“These lights, this brightness, these clusters of human hope, of wild desire—I shall take these lights in my fingers. I shall make them bright, and whether they shine or not, it is in these fingers that they shall succeed or fail.”
Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Work
Love of the Last Tycoon: The Authorized Text
This book presents a detailed exploration of F. Scott Fitzgerald's correspondence and notes, providing readers with a rare glimpse into the author's creative process as he worked on his final novel. It includes letters, drafts, and sketches that shed light on the development of the story and the characters, offering a unique perspective on Fitzgerald's literary journey. more
Author
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, renowned for his works that encapsulate the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties. His most celebrated novel, 'The Great Gatsby,' is a critical and commercial success, reflecting the themes of the American Dream and the decline of the American upper class. more
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