This text examines the literary development and thematic consistency of F. Scott Fitzgerald's body of work within the context of the Jazz Age. K.G.W. Cross, a scholar of twentieth-century literature, utilizes a chronological analysis of Fitzgerald's novels and short stories to trace the evolution of his prose style. The book argues that Fitzgerald's preoccupation with the American Dream and social stratification serves as the primary engine for his narrative output.

Critics often cite this work as a concise and accessible entry point for students of American literature. Scholars frequently note the clarity of the prose, which avoids overly dense theoretical jargon while maintaining a rigorous focus on the text itself.