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The Great Gatsby

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The manuscript of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel offers insights into its character development, themes, and language revisions. Through multiple drafts, Fitzgerald refined his work up until publication, showcasing his creative process. An introduction by James L. W. West, III outlines the novel's compositional history, while bibliographical commentary by Don C. Skemer details the manuscript's preservation journey. This edition presents the text in its original form, allowing readers to explore its evolution from inception to final masterpiece.

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Language
English
Publisher
Maple Press
Released
2014
Pages
186
ISBN13
9789350334355
Series
First published
1925
Original title
The Great Gatsby
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The manuscript of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel offers insights into its character development, themes, and language revisions. Through multiple drafts, Fitzgerald refined his work up until publication, showcasing his creative process. An introduction by James L. W. West, III outlines the novel's compositional history, while bibliographical commentary by Don C. Skemer details the manuscript's preservation journey. This edition presents the text in its original form, allowing readers to explore its evolution from inception to final masterpiece.