“Possibly it had occurred to him the colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever. [...] It had seemed as close as a star to the moon. Now it was a green light on a dock. His count of enchanted objects had diminished by one.”
Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Work
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a narrative about the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his unrequited love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Set in the luxurious and morally ambiguous world of Long Island, New York, the novel delves into the complexities of human desire and the corrupting influence of wealth. more
Author
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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