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The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald (Wordsworth Classics)

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“The Great Gatsby” is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925. It is considered one of the greatest American novels of the 20th century and is widely studied in schools and universities. Set in the Roaring Twenties, the novel portrays the glamorous and decadent lifestyle of the wealthy elite in Long Island, New York, and explores themes of love, wealth, social class, and the elusive nature of the American Dream.

The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest who moves to New York to pursue a career in the bond business. He becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy neighbors, including the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. Gatsby is a self-made millionaire who throws lavish parties at his mansion, hoping to attract the attention of his long-lost love, Daisy Buchanan.

As Nick becomes acquainted with the wealthy and privileged class, he witnesses their excesses, superficiality, and moral corruption. Through Gatsby’s pursuit of wealth and his relentless desire to recapture the past, Fitzgerald examines the disillusionment and emptiness that can lie beneath the façade of material success.

The novel explores the themes of love and longing, as Gatsby becomes consumed by his infatuation with Daisy and his belief that wealth and social status will win her back. It also delves into the stark contrast between the new money and old money in society, and the social divisions that arise as a result.

Fitzgerald’s writing in “The Great Gatsby” is characterized by lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and symbolism. The green light at the end of Daisy’s dock, the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg on a billboard, and the parties at Gatsby’s mansion are some of the iconic symbols that contribute to the novel’s rich and layered storytelling.

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