The Great Gatsby
"The Great Gatsby" is a novel by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1925. Set in the summer of 1922, the novel is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest who has recently moved to New York City to work in the bond business. The story follows the life of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious and wealthy man who throws extravagant parties in hopes of winning back his former love, Daisy Buchanan.
Through Nick's eyes, the reader is introduced to the world of the wealthy elite of the Roaring Twenties and their hedonistic lifestyles. Fitzgerald's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, lyrical language, and exploration of the themes of the American Dream, love, and the corrupting influence of wealth and social status.
"The Great Gatsby" has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of American literature and has been adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and other works of art.
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