The Great Gatsby

Set during the Jazz Age, the story revolves around Jay Gatsby, a mysterious and wealthy New Yorker famous for his extravagant weekend parties at his grand mansion in West Egg. As rumors swirl about his potential involvement in illegal activities, the novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the American Dream. Through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway, readers witness Gatsby's relentless pursuit of a lost romance, revealing the complexities of wealth and social status in 1920s America.