10 April - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is first published in 1925

 

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald was first published on April 10, 1925. The novel is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of American literature and a classic of the Jazz Age. Set in the summer of 1922, primarily on Long Island's North Shore and in New York City, the novel captures the essence of the Roaring Twenties, a time of economic prosperity, cultural dynamism, and social change in the United States.

"The Great Gatsby" tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious and enigmatic millionaire, and his obsession with the beautiful and elusive Daisy Buchanan. Narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest who becomes entangled in the lives of Gatsby and the Buchanans, the novel explores themes of love, wealth, class, and the American Dream.

Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its initial publication, "The Great Gatsby" has since gained widespread critical acclaim and has become a staple of high school and college literature curricula. It is celebrated for its vivid prose, compelling characters, and incisive portrayal of the American experience during the 1920s.

Over the years, "The Great Gatsby" has been adapted into several films, stage productions, and even an opera. Its enduring popularity and cultural significance continue to resonate with readers around the world, cementing its status as a literary masterpiece.