The Great Gatsby is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1925. It is widely considered to be one of the greatest American novels of the 20th century. The novel is set in the summer of 1922, in the fictional town of West Egg on Long Island, and follows the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious and wealthy man who throws extravagant parties in an attempt to win back his former love, Daisy Buchanan.
The novel explores themes of wealth, love, class, and the American Dream. Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and status is juxtaposed with the moral decay and corruption of the upper class during the "Roaring Twenties." Fitzgerald's writing is characterized by his use of symbolism and imagery, as well as his exploration of the human condition and the nature of reality.
The Great Gatsby is widely considered to be a masterpiece of modern literature. It is a portrayal of the excess and moral decay of the jazz age, and a commentary on the American Dream and the disillusionment that often follows its pursuit. The novel has been adapted into several films, stage productions, and other media, and continues to be widely read and studied today.
F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely considered as one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century, and The Great Gatsby is one of his most famous and enduring works.
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