The Great Gatsby– RRS Title: The Great Gatsby Publication Date: 1925 Author: F.Scott Fitzgerald Nationality: American Author’s Birth/Death Date: September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940 Distinguishing Traits of Author: American novelist and short-story writer F. Scott Fitzgerald was one of the most famous authors of the Jazz Age and is best known for his novel, The Great Gatsby. Although now considered a classic, The Great Gatsby was initially not a popular success. This contributed to his