Forgotten and critically panned during his lifetime, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is now considered the quintessential American novel and endures in the minds of scholars and popular culture alike. As much a tale of romantic yearning as it is a biting satire of American capitalism and high society, "The Great Gatsby" tells the story of Midwest-born Nick Carraway after he travels to 1920's New York for new employment. He stays in the upper-class village of West Egg where he becomes acquainted with the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby holds an obsession with fellow socialite and former lover Daisy Buchanan, already wed to a rival millionaire. With innumerable ways to interprate and deconstruct, "The Great Gatbsy" is sure to be relevant for generations.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer known for his portrayal of the Jazz Age in American literature. His most notable works include "The Great Gatsby," "Tender is the Night," and "This Side of Paradise."
Fitzgerald's writing style is characterized by his use of lyrical prose and exploration of the themes of wealth, class, and the American Dream. He is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century and his works continue to be studied and celebrated for their insight into the social and cultural dynamics of his time.
"The Great Gatsby" is Fitzgerald's most famous work and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of American literature. The novel explores the themes of love, wealth, and the pursuit of the American Dream, and has had a lasting impact on the literary genre of the novel. Fitzgerald's contributions to literature include his exploration of the complexities of human relationships and his keen observations of American society during the 1920s.
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