F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is a poignant exploration of the American Dream set in the Jazz Age of the 1920s. The novel follows Nick Carraway, a Yale graduate and World War I veteran, who moves to Long Island and becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy and mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and his cousin, Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, throws lavish parties in hopes of rekindling a past romance with Daisy, who is now married to the wealthy but brutish Tom Buchanan. Through Nick's eyes, we witness Gatsby's unrelenting pursuit of an idealized love and the eventual unraveling of his dream. The novel delves into themes of wealth, class, and the elusive nature of the American Dream, culminating in a tragic reflection on the corruption and disillusionment that lie beneath the glittering surface of high society.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is a poignant exploration of the American Dream set in the Jazz Age of the 1920s. The novel follows Nick Carraway, a Yale graduate and World War I veteran, who moves to Long Island and becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy and mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and his cousin, Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, throws lavish parties in hopes of rekindling a past romance with Daisy, who is now married to the wealthy but brutish Tom Buchanan. Through Nick's eyes, we witness Gatsby's unrelenting pursuit of an idealized love and the eventual unraveling of his dream. The novel delves into themes of wealth, class, and the elusive nature of the American Dream, culminating in a tragic reflection on the corruption and disillusionment that lie beneath the glittering surface of high society.