Below is a link to a fine documentary that explores the work and life of F.Scott Fitzgerald. The documentary is titled 'Winter Dreams' and the link below will allow access to the first You Tube segment. Students can navigate through the film segments from this initial link. This film may be of particular interest to AS students who will be studying Fitzgerald's legendary American novel 'The Great Gatsby.' This novel was published in 1924.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCWCcU8VNVw&feature=fvw
Another, less academic, chronicle of Fitzgerald's life and work is also available via You Tube. This documentary is a more mainstream film but is still full of interesting material. This documentary is titled ' The Great American Dreamer.' Click on link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_g-0u1wfNc&feature=related
An understanding of historical, political, cultural, artistic and social context will enhance the reading/understanding of any literary text. Specific biography is not important when interpreting a literary text but students should be aware of the nature of the world that inspired the work of the author. An understanding of American history from 1900-1929 will be useful when considering the themes and issues being explored by Fitzgerald within the pages of The Great Gatsby.
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