« Ses parents étaient des fermiers indolents qui menaient une existence médiocre ; son imagination n’avait jamais accepté qu’ils pussent être ses géniteurs. S’il faut dire la vérité, Jay Gatsby, de West Egg, Long Island, naquit de la conception platonicienne qu’il avait de lui même. Il était fils de Dieu - expression qui ne signifie peut-être rien d’autre que cela - et il lui incombait de s’occuper des affaires de son Père, de servir une beauté immense, vulgaire, clinquante. Aussi inventa-t-il la seule sorte de Jay Gatsby qu’un garçon de dix-sept ans était susceptible d’inventer, et il demeura fidèle à cette conception jusqu’à la fin. »
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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