His best-known novel, The Great Gatsby , made him an instant success and subjected both Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, to intense publicity. Much of that attention was negative, dwelling on Fitzgerald's battles with alcohol and Zelda's mental breakdown. It is evident in this letter, written just before their marriage, the extent of their devotion to each other. All the material things are nothing. I'm glad you wrote Mamma.
Kids are so much nicer.