The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is one of the most iconic novels of the 20th century, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and first published in 1925. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man from Minnesota who moves to Long Island in the summer of 1922 and rents a house next door to the mysterious and wealthy Jay Gatsby.

Gatsby is known for his extravagant parties and lavish lifestyle, yet he remains an enigma to those around him. As Nick becomes more involved in Gatsby's world, he uncovers the tragic tale of Gatsby’s obsession with the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan, who is married to the wealthy Tom Buchanan. The novel explores themes of the American Dream, love, wealth, class, and the disillusionment of the Jazz Age.

The story is ultimately a tragedy, reflecting the emptiness and moral decay hidden behind the glittering surface of wealth and social status. The Great Gatsby is revered for its prose style, its commentary on the American Dream, and its portrayal of the societal excesses of the 1920s.