The Great Gatsby

"The Great Gatsby," written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a novel set in the 1920s that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. It tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire who host extravagant parties in hopes of rekindling a past romance with Daisy Buchanan. Narrated by Nick Carraway, Gatsby's neighbor, the story examines the moral decay hidden beneath the glittering surface of high society. Ultimately, it highlights the impossibility of reclaiming the past and critiques the idea that wealth can buy happiness or fulfillment.