The Great Gatsby
(Autor) F.Scott FitzgeraldThe twentieth-century masterpiece, the authoritative new edition With a new foreword by Jesmyn Ward, author of the Women's Prize-shortlisted Sing, Unburied, Sing 'There was music from my neighbour's house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.' Enigmatic, intriguing and fabulously wealthy, Jay Gatsby throws lavish parties at his West Egg mansion to impress Daisy Buchanan, the object of his obsession, now married to bullish Tom Buchanan. Over a Long Island summer, his neighbour Nick Carraway, a writer and a cousin to Daisy, looks on as Gatsby and Daisy's affair deepens. Tragedy looms in F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece third novel, frequently named among the best novels of the twentieth century. Praise for The Great Gatsby: 'A classic, perhaps the supreme American novel' Sunday Times 'More than an American classic; it's become a defining document of the national psyche, a creation myth, the Rosetta Stone of the American dream' Guardian 'F. Scott Fitzgerald was better than he knew, for in fact and in the literary sense he invented a generation' New York Times 'An unquiet masterpiece whose mystery never fails to exert its power' Robert McCrum, Observer, 'The 100 Best Novels in English'
F.Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer known for his works that captured the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age. His most notable works include "The Great Gatsby," a novel that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream, and "Tender is the Night," a novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships.
Fitzgerald's writing style is characterized by his lyrical prose, keen observations of society, and his ability to create vivid and dynamic characters. He is often credited with portraying the decadence and excess of the Roaring Twenties with elegance and insight.
Fitzgerald's contributions to literature include his exploration of the American Dream, the impact of wealth and social status on individuals, and the complexities of human nature. His works have had a lasting influence on the literary genre of the modernist novel and continue to be celebrated for their timeless themes and enduring relevance.
Overall, F. Scott Fitzgerald is remembered as one of the most iconic writers of the 20th century, with "The Great Gatsby" standing as his most famous and enduring work.
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