This bibliographical study investigates the evolution of F. Scott Fitzgerald's critical reception from his initial publication through the mid-twentieth century. Jackson R. Bryer, a noted scholar of American literature, compiles and categorizes decades of reviews, essays, and academic commentary to trace how the author's reputation shifted from a chronicler of the Jazz Age to a canonical figure in American letters. The work provides a structured framework for understanding the changing tides of literary opinion regarding Fitzgerald's novels and short stories.

This volume serves as a foundational reference for scholars and students examining the history of American literary criticism. Its rigorous organization and exhaustive scope provide an essential resource for those seeking to understand the academic discourse surrounding Fitzgerald's body of work.