The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby published in 1925 is a classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that explores themes of wealth love and the American Dream during the Roaring Twenties. Set in the fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg on Long Island the story is narrated by Nick Carraway who becomes entangled in the life of his mysterious neighbor Jay Gatsby. Gatsby is known for his lavish parties and unyielding love for Daisy Buchanan a married woman from his past. As the narrative unfolds Fitzgerald critiques the moral decay and superficiality of the era revealing the emptiness behind the glittering facade of wealth and ambition. The novel's poignant exploration of desire identity and disillusionment has cemented its place as a cornerstone of American literature.