Matthew Joseph Bruccoli

Matthew J. Bruccoli was a leading literary scholar and the preeminent authority on F. Scott Fitzgerald. His lifelong passion for Fitzgerald stemmed from an early fascination with his short story 'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz,' leading to deep study and prolific writing about the Jazz Age author's life and work. Bruccoli's extensive career included authoring over fifty books, including the standard Fitzgerald biography, and editing works by both Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda. Furthermore, Bruccoli was instrumental in founding the 'Dictionary of Literary Biography,' a vast reference work, leaving an indelible mark on American literary scholarship.