The Great Gatsby

The Great American Novelwith the original classic cover art from 1926.

"Leaves the reader in a mood of chastened wonder . . . A revelation of life . . . A work of art." -Los Angeles Times

Set in during the Roaring Twenties, this masterfulstory by F. Scott Fitzgerald is told through the eyes ofNick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island andattemptsto learn the bond business in New York City after the war. There,he co-mingles on Long Islandwith his affluent and wealthy socialitecousin Daisy Buchanan,her brute of a husband Tom, and friend Jordan Baker.

Nick's new residencesits across the bay from Daisy and Tom's house, and right next to a mysterious mansion. He begins to hearrumors of an infamous man named Gatsby who resides there. Eventually, when Gatsbylearns of Nick's ties to Daisy, he extends Nick an invitation to one of his lavishparties. Gatsby's plan to courtDaisy, in an attempt to revive a previous love affair,eventually bubbles to the surface and tragedy ensues.

Dubbed the Great American Novel more than any other piece of literature to date, The Great Gatsby is sure to captivate readers with it's exquisitely crafted prose and poignant message about trying to relivethe past.

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