The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby, set in the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties on Long Island, New York, is a poignant critique of the American Dream. The novel is not just a love story but a tragic tale of ambition, class, and the illusion of social mobility, encapsulated in the era's excess and disillusionment. When the novel was first published in 1925, it did not enjoy immediate commercial success. Only around 20,000 copies were sold in its first year, and Fitzgerald himself considered it a commercial disappointment. By the time of his death in 1940, Fitzgerald felt his work, including Gatsby, had been forgotten, with sales being so low that he was reportedly buying copies himself to keep it in print. The novel's fortunes changed dramatically during World War II when the Council on Books in Wartime chose it for distribution to American soldiers, printing over 155,000 copies. This initiative significantly boosted its popularity and recognition, transforming it from a largely forgotten work into an American classic. Today, The Great Gatsby sells approximately 500,000 copies annually, with total sales reaching over 25 million copies worldwide since its original publication. It has become Scribner's best-selling title, illustrating its enduring appeal and commercial success. Overall, The Great Gatsby has not only achieved commercial success but has also left a profound and lasting impact on American literature and culture, embodying the complexities and contradictions of the American experience. F. Scott Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 - December 21, 1940) was an American novelist and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. His works are emblematic of the Jazz Age, particularly capturing the spirit and excesses of the Roaring Twenties in America. Frank Marcopolos lives in Florida with his dog, Sparky.
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Fitzgerald, F. S., & Marcopolos, F. (2024). The Great Gatsby. Unabridged. The Bookquarium.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Fitzgerald, F. Scott and Frank, Marcopolos. 2024. The Great Gatsby. The Bookquarium.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Fitzgerald, F. Scott and Frank, Marcopolos, The Great Gatsby. The Bookquarium, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Fitzgerald, F. Scott, and Frank Marcopolos. The Great Gatsby. Unabridged. The Bookquarium, 2024.
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