Author Description

"The Great Gatsby (1925) is a classic of modern American literature and is often seen as the quintessential novel of 'the jazz age'. This guide to The Great Gatsby explores the style, structure, themes, critical reputation and literary influence of F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous novel and also discusses its stage, screen and opera versions. It includes points for discussion, suggestions for further study and an annotated guide to relevant reading."--Jacket.