The Great Gatsby (novel)

"The Great Gatsby," written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a novel set in the 1920s that explores the themes of ambition, love, and the American Dream. It follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, who is infatuated with Daisy Buchanan, a married woman from his past. Through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway, the story reveals the decadence and moral decay of the wealthy elite. It critiques the illusion of success and the emptiness hidden beneath the glitz, ultimately highlighting the unattainable nature of Gatsby's dreams and the disillusionment prevalent in American society during that era.