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“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic American novel set in the Roaring Twenties. It explores themes of wealth, love, and the elusive American Dream through the tragic tale of Jay Gatsby. Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, throws lavish parties in hopes of reuniting with his former love, Daisy Buchanan. However, Daisy is married to the wealthy but unfaithful Tom Buchanan. The story, narrated by Nick Carraway, delves into the moral decay of the era, societal class divides, and the futility of chasing an idealized past. Gatsby’s obsession leads to his downfall, highlighting the emptiness of materialism and unattainable dreams.