The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a 20th Century classic set in the summer of 1922 in Long Island and New York City. Told by the first-person narrator, Nick Carraway, a Yale University graduate, the story follows Nick’s neighbor, the elusive millionaire Jay Gatsby who hosts lavish and elaborate parties at his mansion in Long Island. Gatsby’s story has transcended the ages, impressing readers with his ability to turn his dreams into reality, far surpassing the potential of the average man.

Will Gatsby’s deep and undying love for his former flame, the beautiful, yet unattainable Daisy Buchanan lead him down a winding road to ruin or will his hot pursuit of the American Dream lead to his happily ever after? The Great Gatsby paints a detailed portrait of life in the Roaring Twenties and deals with several themes pertinent to the era such as classism, idealism, and social upheaval. It is considered Francis Scott Fitzgerald’s best literary work.