The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, is F. Scott Fitzgerald's quintessential American novel, epitomizing the Jazz Age's opulence and disillusionment. Set amidst the glittering backdrop of 1920s Long Island, it follows the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, whose lavish parties hide a longing for lost love and social acceptance. Narrated by Nick Carraway, a disillusioned Midwesterner drawn into Gatsby's world, the novel explores themes of wealth, ambition, and the decay of the American Dream. Fitzgerald's lyrical prose captures the essence of an era marked by excess and longing, making The Great Gatsby a timeless classic of American literature.
