Fitzgerald, F Scott
The Great Gatsby (Wisehouse Classics Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9789176371213
- author:
- Fitzgerald, F Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wisehouse Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 124
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classic fiction, Poetry, Drama & Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Great Gatsby (Wisehouse Classics Edition) by F Scott Fitzgerald is set against the vibrant backdrop of Long Island's north shore in the summer of 1922. At its centre is Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire with an unyielding passion for Daisy Buchanan. Fitzgerald drew inspiration from his own experiences attending parties on the island to create this captivating tale of love, excess and social upheaval. The novel explores themes of decadence, idealism and resistance to change, offering a poignant portrait of the Jazz Age. First published in 1925, the book's initial reception was modest, but it has since experienced a revival, becoming an integral part of American literary heritage and inspiring numerous stage and film adaptations.