“The bar is in full swing, and floating rounds of cocktails permeate the garden outside, until the air is alive with chatter and laughter, and casual innuendo and introductions forgotten on the spot, and enthusiastic meetings between women who never knew each others’ names.” After the dizzying success of Tales of the Jazz Age in 1922, Fitzgerald submitted a very different work to his publishers two years later. Originally entitled Tremalchio, the novel was extensively revised at the galley stage, and emerged with a new title: The Great Gatsby. The novel sold poorly, however, and it was not until after Fitzgerald’s death in 1940 that The Great Gatsby began to be regarded as his greatest work—and by many as the great American novel. When Nick Carraway rents a cottage in an exclusive part of Long Island, he becomes curious about his neighbour in the mansion next door, where extravagant parties extend into the early hours. Jay Gatsby turns out to care little for partying, but is obsessed with winning back Daisy Buchanan, an early love who is now married and living just across the water. This Broadview edition provides a reliable text at a very reasonable price. It contains textual notes but no appendices or introduction.
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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