The Great Gatsby

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'Can't repeat the past? ... Why of course you can!'Often called 'the great American novel', F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a story of adulterous love, dreams, and betrayal among the super-rich in 1920s New York. The mysterious and wealthy Jay Gatsby throws extravagant parties while trying to reclaim a lost love. Capturing the excitement and glamour of the era Fitzgerald himself named 'the Jazz Age,' Fitzgerald's incandescent prose brings to life a shimmering world of hot jazz, flowing gin, and brute power, as Gatsby's dreams explode into tragedy. A biting satire of America's illusions about itself, this definitive chronicle of the 1920s is also a timeless exploration of the allure of our own ideals and romantic imagination; and what happens when we fail to live up to them.This authoritative edition is fully annotated with an introduction from Sarah Churchwell, offering new interpretations and fresh ways of thinking about this much-loved masterpiece.The eBook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools and navigation features: Find the eBook on VitalSource.FeaturesA new authoritative edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic American novel, The Great Gatsby, widely regarded as his best workIncludes an accessible new introduction as well as an updated bibliography and explanatory notesProposes new readings of the novel that elucidate ideas and details often overlooked or misunderstoodABOUT THE SERIESFor over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780198864400
Published: March 2025

Number of pages: 192
Width: 130 mm
Height: 197 mm
Depth: 11 mm

Publisher: Oxford University Press