The Great Gatsby

Set in the Roaring Twenties, the story follows Nick Carraway, a young veteran who moves to New York and becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and his cousin Daisy Buchanan. As Nick navigates Gatsby's extravagant world and his complex relationship with Daisy, he grapples with themes of ambition, romance, and the moral decay of society. Initially overlooked, this novel has gained acclaim for its poignant exploration of the American Dream, making it a timeless classic in American literature.