The Great Gatsby

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

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"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic American novel set in the roaring 1920s, a time of excess and prosperity. The story revolves around Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire who throws extravagant parties in the pursuit of his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Through the eyes of the narrator, Nick Carraway, the reader is immersed in the opulent and decadent world of the wealthy elite on Long Island. Fitzgerald skillfully explores themes of love, wealth, social status, and the elusive American Dream, while also offering a scathing critique of the superficiality and moral decay of the Jazz Age. With its lyrical prose and profound character studies, "The Great Gatsby" remains a poignant and enduring portrayal of the human desire for a better life and the consequences of the pursuit of wealth and happiness.