The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald)

*The Great Gatsby* by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel set in 1920s America that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. It follows Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire who throws lavish parties in hopes of rekindling a past romance with Daisy Buchanan. Through Gatsby’s pursuit of success and happiness, the story reveals how the relentless chase for materialism can lead to disillusionment and tragedy. The novel offers a critical look at the excesses of the American Dream, highlighting the illusions and moral decay beneath the glamorous surface of the Roaring Twenties.