The Great Gatsby (novel and adaptations)

"The Great Gatsby," written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925, is a novel set in the Roaring Twenties, exploring themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream through the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, and his obsession with the golden girl, Daisy Buchanan. The narrative is told by Nick Carraway, who observes the extravagance and moral decay of the era. Multiple adaptations, including the well-known 1974 film starring Robert Redford and the 2013 version with Leonardo DiCaprio, highlight the novel's enduring relevance, illustrating the contrasts between aspiration and reality in American society.