Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was an American author of novels and short stories whose writings are typical of the Jazz Age, a term he coined. He is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Fitzgerald is considered a member of the “Lost Generation” of the 1920s. He wrote four novels: This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and the Damned, The Great Gatsby, and Tender Night, as well as an unfinished fifth, The Love of the Last Merchant, which was published posthumously. He also wrote numerous short stories dealing with themes of youth, aging, and despair. His novels have been adapted into films, most notably The Great Gatsby (2013).