Zelda Fitzgerald was an American novelist, socialite, and painter, best known as the wife and muse of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the renowned author of "The Great Gatsby." Zelda herself was an influential figure in the Jazz Age and Roaring Twenties cultural scene.
Born Zelda Sayre in 1900, she met F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1918 while he was stationed near her hometown in Alabama during World War I. They married in 1920 and became an emblematic couple of the Jazz Age, known for their extravagant lifestyle and parties.
Zelda was an aspiring writer and artist in her own right. She wrote short stories and essays, but her literary ambitions were often overshadowed by her husband's success. She also struggled with mental health issues throughout her life, which were exacerbated by the pressures of fame and her tumultuous relationship with Scott. Despite the challenges, Zelda's life and experiences have inspired numerous adaptations and interpretations in literature, film, and art. She remains a symbol of the vibrant cultural milieu of the 1920s and the complexities of being a woman artist in a male-dominated world.