Jazz Age novelist and short story writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. Fitzgerald was the self-styled spokesman of the “Lost Generation”, Americans born in the 1890s who came of age during World War I. He finished four novels, left a fifth unfinished, and wrote dozens of short stories that treat themes of youth, despair, and age. ANS, one page, 5.25 x 6.5, no date. Short note of thanks written to Miss Sherlock. In full, “What a nice cordial letter. Thank you.” Nicely signed at the conclusion “F. Scott Fitzgerald,” adding “‘Ellerslie’ Edgemoor, Delaware,” in the lower left. In very fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal mailing fold and some light mounting remnants to reverse. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA
