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The Great Gatsby

Francis Scott Fitzgerald
eng. The Great Gatsby · 1925
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Brief Overview

«The Great Gatsby» by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel about disillusionment and the impossibility of reclaiming the past. The main character, Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man with a mysterious past, lives in a lavish mansion in West Egg, near New York City, during the era of the 'Roaring Twenties.' His goal is to rekindle a past romance with a young woman named Daisy Buchanan, who is now married to Tom Buchanan. Gatsby throws extravagant parties, hoping to catch her attention. The narrator, Nick Carraway, Gatsby's neighbor, gradually uncovers the truth about Gatsby's wealth and his unwavering love for Daisy. The novel explores themes of the American Dream, class differences, illusion, and disappointment. As the plot unfolds, Gatsby's dream collides with harsh reality, leading to a tragic end.

The Great Gatsby
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
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Author: 
Francis Scott Fitzgerald
Original title: eng. The Great Gatsby · 1925
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