"Extravagant rumors abound of a man named Jay Gatsby who has newly arrived to the coastline of a section of Long Island known colloquially as West Egg. Long into the night, the mysterious Gatsby threw lavish parties at his sprawling estate, but when alone, Gatsby could be found staring longingly at a solitary green light across the dark water. For all Gat...
"Extravagant rumors abound of a man named Jay Gatsby who has newly arrived to the coastline of a section of Long Island known colloquially as West Egg. Long into the night, the mysterious Gatsby threw lavish parties at his sprawling estate, but when alone, Gatsby could be found staring longingly at a solitary green light across the dark water. For all Gatsby has attained in his life, that green light represents all that he lost.
The greatest story to encapsulate the roaring twenties, The Great Gatsby follows the eventful lives of the denizens from East and West Egg in this timeless classic of American literature."-- Provided by Amazon
Reading guide
Why read The Great Gatsby?
First published in 1925, The Great Gatsby has remained relevant for over 101 years — a mark of lasting literary value that few books achieve.
Blending Classics with Romance, this book appeals to readers who appreciate stories that mix elements from more than one tradition.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore F. Scott Fitzgerald's work and build a focused reading list.
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"Extravagant rumors abound of a man named Jay Gatsby who has newly arrived to the coastline of a section of Long Island known colloquially as West Egg. Long into the night, the mysterious Gatsby threw lavish parties at his sprawling estate, but when alone, Gatsby could be foun...
Who wrote The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby is by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What genre is The Great Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby falls within Classics and Romance. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
When was The Great Gatsby published?
The Great Gatsby was first published in 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Is The Great Gatsby available as an audiobook or ebook?
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