The Great Gatsby

An American novel from 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is considered one of the greatest books of the 20th century and a defining symbol of the "Jazz Age." Set in 1922 in the opulent suburbs of New York—West Egg and East Egg—the story follows young and ambitious Nick Carraway, who becomes acquainted with the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby, known for his lavish parties, is secretly fixated on one goal: winning back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, who is now married to the wealthy but ruthless Tom Buchanan. The novel delves into themes of the American Dream, disillusionment, social stratification, and the moral decay of the upper class. Its tragic conclusion raises profound questions about the impossibility of reclaiming the past and the cost of chasing dreams.