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Through the eyes of the novel’s narrator, Nick Carraway, readers behold the splendour and tragedy of Gatsby's life, offering a timeless commentary on society and human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition is part of the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series. The series features collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, spanning works from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692405022956,"sku":"9780241341469","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241341469.jpg?v=1725561828"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/classic-general-fiction.oembed?page=13","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}