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The Great Gatsby

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a compelling tale of wealth, ambition, and unrequited love set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with the enigmatic Daisy Buchanan. Through the eyes of the narrator, Nick Carraway, the novel explores themes of decadence, idealism, and the American Dream.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the glamour and excess of the Jazz Age, intertwined with themes of love, ambition, and the elusive nature of the American Dream. The story is a vivid exploration of wealth, class, and the sometimes destructive power of obsession, set against the backdrop of 1920s New York. If you appreciate intricate character studies and lyrical prose, this novel is a classic that resonates with timeless truths and tragic beauty.

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11 timeless classics which have stood the test of time, and their enduring themes have proved popular through the ages. Each with its own concise introduction to guide the reader's thoughts and launch them into the text, these are accessible editions for the academic and general reader alike.

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often praised for its exquisite prose and vivid portrayal of the Jazz Age. Reviewers frequently admire its exploration of themes such as the American Dream, wealth, and social stratification. Although some readers consider the characters to be morally ambiguous or unlikable, many believe this complexity enhances the novel's enduring relevance and depth.

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ISBN: 9781848378896

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

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