The Great Gatsby - The Original 1925 Edition - with annotations - 100th Anniversary Edition The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925, is a classic novel of the Jazz Age. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of American literature. The story is set in the Roaring Twenties, a period of economic prosperity, cultural change, and moral ambiguity. The novel is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest who moves to Long Island's West Egg to pursue a career in finance. He becomes neighbors with Jay Gatsby, a mysterious and wealthy man known for hosting extravagant parties at his mansion. Despite Gatsby's wealth and popularity, he is enigmatic and elusive, driven by a deep obsession with Daisy Buchanan, Nick's cousin. Daisy is married to Tom Buchanan, a wealthy but arrogant man who embodies old money and societal privilege. As the story unfolds, Gatsby's past and his undying love for Daisy are revealed. His immense wealth is shown to be the result of dubious business dealings, all undertaken in an attempt to win Daisy back. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, idealism, and the disillusionment of the American Dream. The tension between old money and new money, as well as the moral decay beneath the glitz and glamour of the 1920s, is a recurring motif. The tragic ending, marked by betrayal and loss, underscores the hollowness of Gatsby's dream and the devastating impact of unfulfilled aspirations. The Great Gatsby is celebrated for its lyrical prose, rich symbolism, and incisive commentary on American society. “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Celebrate the centennial of one of the most iconic novels in American literature with this beautifully crafted 100th Anniversary Edition of The Great Gatsby.