We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. This Scribner reading group guide for The Great Gatsby includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s. First published in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. Featuring the iconic original cover art, this is a must-have for students and Gatsby fans. West III to include the author’s final revisions and features a note on the composition and text, a personal foreword by Fitzgerald’s granddaughter, Eleanor Lanahan-and an introduction by two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. This edition of The Great Gatsby has been updated by F. Scott Fitzgerald ’s final revisions, a foreword by his granddaughter, and a new introduction by National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. And the characters and the storyline take you back to the fun, exciting parties and nights in the city, and also the shady, unlawful, sinful ways to gain wealth and popularity.The only authorized mass market edition of the twentieth-century classic, featuring F. The messages are clear and inspirational. The symbolism in this book is subtle, yet simple. The book just shows that you cannot disguise a careless heart, and that sometimes it takes a tragedy for everyone to see the cruel person inside of you. Being rich and famous isn't as great as people think it is, as the most popular men and women have their personal lives are exposed, and their selfishness and cold hearts are revealed. The famous quote, "All that glitters isn't gold" holds true in this book. You get to see what New York was like in the twenties through the eyes of the wealthy and socialites. This book captured the 20s era, and then sufficiently and thoroughly displayed the high and low points of the decade.
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