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The Great Gatsby

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is set in the opulent world of 1920s America and follows the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man known for his lavish parties. The story, narrated by Nick Carraway, explores themes of ambition, love, and the American Dream as Gatsby attempts to rekindle a past romance with Daisy Buchanan. Fitzgerald paints a vivid picture of extravagance and societal decay, providing a critique of the American pursuit of wealth and status.
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You might like this book if you enjoy exploring the glamour and decadence of the Roaring Twenties through richly drawn characters and intricate social dynamics. The novel offers a poignant critique of the American Dream, wrapped in a tale of love, wealth, and tragedy. Its beautifully crafted prose and enduring themes make it a compelling read for those who appreciate classic literature.

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The Great Gatsby

Transport back to the 1920s jazz-era with F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel about love, loss, greed, and envy, The Great Gatsby.

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Relive the glorious excess of the roaring 1920s with this beautifully designed, jacketed hardcover edition of The Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald's best-known novel is set in hedonistic Jazz Age Long Island and tells the story of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.

A novel that touches on the topics of materialism, class, desire, and the American Dream, this enduring classic continues to capture imaginations nearly a century after its first publication. This edition includes a biographical timeline for Fitzgerald, as well as a further reading section if you'd like to learn more about the impact of this novel. At the start of the 2020s, this highly collectible edition of this American masterpiece is the perfect addition to any personal library.

Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.

Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft; Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales; Complete Novels of Jane Austen; Complete Sherlock Holmes; Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; Complete Works of William Shakespeare; Divine Comedy; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; The Odyssey; Pride and Prejudice; The Essential Grimm's Fairy Tales; Emma; The Secret Garden; Anne of Green Gables; The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; The Phantom of the Opera; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; Republic; Frankenstein; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Wuthering Heights; A Tale of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women.

Series: Chartwell Classics

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often lauded for its depiction of the Jazz Age and exploration of the American Dream's complexities. Critics commend Fitzgerald's lyrical prose and compelling portrayal of characters enmeshed in wealth and longing. The novel is frequently recognised as a poignant commentary on the illusions of success and the moral decay beneath the era's glittering facade.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785839996

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 314g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American writer best known for his novels depicting the 1920s Jazz Age, the most famous and critically acclaimed of them being The Great Gatsby. His other novels are This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, and Tender Is the Night. He also published short stories and wrote screenplays.

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