Fitzgerald, F.Scott
The Great Gatsby (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199536405
- author:
- Fitzgerald, F.Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 1.02 x 12.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, The Great Gatsby, is a powerful portrayal of the human experience. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s America, the novel explores the complexities of love, desire, and the American Dream. At its heart is Jay Gatsby's doomed pursuit of an unattainable dream, driven by his all-consuming passion for Daisy Buchanan. Through Gatsby's lavish lifestyle and tragic downfall, Fitzgerald masterfully reveals the darker aspects of the Jazz Age, exposing the violence and disillusion that lay beneath its glittering surface. This Oxford World's Classics edition is fully annotated with a new introduction, providing valuable insights into Fitzgerald's writing process, critical reception, and enduring significance.