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Set on Long Island in the Jazz Age, "The Great Gatsby" tells the story of Jay Gatsby,
a mysterious millionaire who throws extravagant parties in the hopes of winning back
Daisy Buchanan, the woman he loves. The novel follows Gatsby, Nick Carraway (the
narrator), and Daisy and her husband, Tom, as they navigate the social and moral
complexities of the Jazz Age.
Daisy is a beautiful and wealthy woman who is trapped in a loveless marriage. She
is attracted to Gatsby's wealth and charm, but she is also afraid of his intensity and
his past.
Nick Carraway is a young man from the Midwest who is drawn to the glamour of the
Jazz Age. He is a naive observer of the social and moral decay of the era, but he
ultimately comes to understand the dangers of Gatsby's dream.
"The Great Gatsby" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of the American Dream. It
is a story about the pursuit of wealth, love, and happiness, and the inevitable
disappointment that comes from trying to achieve these things through material
means.
"The Great Gatsby" is a classic American novel that has been praised for its literary
merit and its social commentary. It is a story that is both timeless and timely, and it
continues to be relevant today.