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The Great Gatsby

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a tale of wealth, love, and the pursuit of the American Dream during the Roaring Twenties. It follows the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, who hosts lavish parties in hopes of rekindling a romance with his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, who observes the complexities of love, jealousy, and social status unfold around him.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories set in the Roaring Twenties, exploring themes of love, wealth, and the American Dream. Its vivid depiction of the Jazz Age and complex characters create a captivating and timeless read.

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The Great Gatsby

The Great American Novel of love and betrayal in the Jazz Age is now a major film.

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The Great Gatsby, the great American novel of love and betrayal in the Jazz Age, is now a major film.

‘I believe that on the first night I went to Gatsby’s house I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited. People were not invited – they went there.’

Jay Gatsby’s opulent Long Island mansion throngs with the bright young things of the Roaring Twenties. But Gatsby himself, young, handsome, and mysteriously rich, never appears to his guests. He stands apart from the crowd, yearning for something just out of reach – Daisy Buchanan, lost years before to another man.

One fateful summer, when the pair finally reunite, their actions set in motion a series of events that will unravel their lives, bringing tragedy to all who surround them.

Widely considered F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, The Great Gatsby is a tale of excess and obsession, and a work of classic twentieth-century American literature.

Series: Collins Classics

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The Great Gatsby is highly praised for its exquisitely lyrical writing and insightful exploration of the American Dream during the Jazz Age. Critics admire Fitzgerald's portrayal of decadence, longing, and the elusive pursuit of happiness, encapsulated in the tragic and enigmatic figure of Jay Gatsby. The novel's enduring relevance and rich symbolism continue to captivate readers and scholars alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008195595

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 160

About the Author

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) is regarded as one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century. His short stories and novels are set in the American ‘Jazz Age’ of the Roaring Twenties and include This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, Tender Is the Night, The Great Gatsby, The Last Tycoon, and Tales of the Jazz Age.

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