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The Great Gatsby: The Authentic Edition from Fitzgerald’s Original Publisher: The authentic edition from Fitzgerald’s original publisher

This edition of The Great Gatsby is presented as the authentic version from Fitzgerald's original publisher, aiming to preserve the novel's initial form and textual integrity. The story, set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway and the mysterious Jay Gatsby. This edition focuses on the historical accuracy of the text, offering readers the novel as it was originally released. 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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