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(The Great Gatsby)

F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' is a narrative about the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. The novel delves into the complexities of human desire, the allure of wealth, and the elusive nature of the American Dream, all set against the backdrop of the lavish and morally ambiguous society of the 1920s. more

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F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, renowned for his works that encapsulate the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties. His most celebrated novel, 'The Great Gatsby,' is a critical and commercial success, reflecting the themes of the American Dream and the decline of the American upper class. more

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