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Makyla Nelson

AP Language and Composition

Mrs. Hicks

26 April 2021

Annotated Bibliography

Thesis: F. Scott Fitzgerald writings were greatly influenced by the Jazz Age which impacted all aspects of society, but also had many drawbacks that affected the lives of the people.

Morretta, Allison. “F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Jazz Age.”

S – This writing was published in 2014 and it focuses on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald and how the Jazz Age inspired some of his greatest works. The advantages and disadvantages of the Jazz Age are described and how this movement changed the world throughout the Roaring 20s.

E - This source is an overall good help, because it helps further explains the reasons why Fitzgerald decided to write about the Jazz Age and how the Jazz Age helped influence the society.

Emmett Long, Robert. “The Achieving of The Great Gasby.”

S - This books takes a more deeper look into the art of the Jazz Age by describing the aspects of The Great Gasby and how it contributed to the 20s which explains the more happy side of the movement.

E – It can be a helpful source, because now I can better understand why the 20’s were described as the Jazz Age and how it impacted the lives of others.

Brown, David. “Paradise Lost: A Life of F. Scott Fitzgerald.”

S – This book gives the audience a view of Fitzgerald’s life throughout the years. Many friendships and his marriage is talked about a lot in the book. The Jazz Age is mentioned, but does not go into full detail.

E – This source looked like a very good particular piece to use, but the impact of the Jazz Age is not greatly described enough to show that it influenced Fitzgerald to write about it.

Burns, Eric. “1920: The Year That Made The Decade Roar.”

S – This book goes into detail about the crucial things that happened in the mist of the 20s. The Ponzi scheme, terrorism, immigration etc. is talked about so that people understand that the 20s were not always this “fun” movement.

E – Overall, this book is a source that I could use, because it correlates with why Fitzgerald decided to write about the Jazz Age and the wrong doings that happened during this period of time.

Arthur, Mizener. “The Far Side of Paradise.”

S – Throughout the book, the author explains the life of Fitzgerald. He goes into detail about his family, lifestyle, published writings, and his addiction to alcohol.

E – I could use this source, because the author explains the impact that the Jazz Age had on Fitzgerald and why he decided to be involved in this movement.

Kane, Patricia. “F. Scott Fitzgerald’s. St. Paul : A Writer’s Use of Materials.

S – St. Paul is where Fitzgerald grew up and the entire book explains how well he knew about his city. It talks about the good and bad times he had within this particular area and how it contributed to his writings.

E – I thought this would be a helpful source, but the book does not give me any information on why Fitzgerald’s writings were influenced by the Roaring 20s.

Eighmey, Katherine Rae. “Volstead and Prohibition: A Roaring ‘20s Memoir.”

S – This article talks about the acts and some things the government prohibited during the Jazz Age. It explains why they made the choices that they made and how the people reacted.

E – This a helpful source, because it describes how Fitzgerald and others reacted to the way things were being handled and why most of these acts and prohibitions caused many problems.