All the Sad Young Men

by F. Scott (Francis Scott) Fitzgerald

"All the Sad Young Men" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a collection of short fiction published in February 1926. The nine stories explore young men of Fitzgerald's generation caught in unhappy moods and moments of disillusionment. Written during a turbulent period in the author's life marked by financial troubles and personal struggles, the collection appeared shortly after his masterpiece "The Great Gatsby." Critics praised standout stories like "The Rich Boy," "Winter Dreams," and "Absolution" for their insight and craft, capturing the feeling of losing youth's most vibrant experiences.