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Ginevra King Pirie (November 30, 1898 – December 13, 1980) was an American socialite and heiress. As one of the self-proclaimed "Big Four" debutantes of Chicago during World War I, King inspired many characters in the novels and short stories of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald; in particular, the character of Daisy Buchanan in The Great ...
10 de may. de 2013 · She was F. Scott Fitzgerald's first love. And she was reportedly the woman who served as the principal inspiration for Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," the celebrated novel hitting the big screen via a long-awaited Baz Luhrmann adaptation Friday. Meet Ginevra King.
Princeton University Library has acquired a collection of documents that reveal the relationship between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ginevra King, his high school sweetheart and inspiration for many characters. The letters and diary show how King was madly in love with Fitzgerald and how he used her voice and image in his fiction.
7 de may. de 2013 · Learn how F. Scott Fitzgerald's rejection by Ginevra King, a Chicago debutante, shaped his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and his views on wealth and ambition. Explore the historical and literary connections between King, Fitzgerald and the 2013 movie adaptation.
24 de ene. de 2005 · Jan. 24, 2005. 'The Perfect Hour' 'The Romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ginevra King, His First Love' By James L.W. West III Illustrated. 211 pages. Random House. $24.95. Ginevra King was...
2 de jun. de 2023 · Delve into the captivating story of Ginevra King, the remarkable woman who inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic character Daisy Buchanan in "The Great Gatsby." Join us on a journey through the...
Ginevra King Pirie (November 30, 1898 – December 13, 1980) was an American socialite and heiress. As one of the self-proclaimed "Big Four" debutantes of Chicago during World War I, King inspired many characters in the novels and short stories of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald; in particular, the character of Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby.
