The Great Gatsby

Set during the Jazz Age on Long Island, the story unfolds through the eyes of Nick Carraway, who becomes entwined in the life of the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby's relentless pursuit of rekindling a romance with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan, drives the narrative. Inspired by Fitzgerald's own youthful experiences, the novel captures the opulence and disillusionment of the era. Although initially met with mixed reviews, it has since gained recognition as a literary masterpiece and a key work in American literature.