Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
'The Great Gatsby' Study Guide
The Great Gatsby is the famous American novel, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The work epitomizes the Jazz Age, the post-World-War-I era fraught with materialism, and reckless behavior. Fitzgerald explores his appreciation of the roaring 20's, while he exposes the undesirable side-effects of such unmitigated freedom.
'The Great Gatsby' Terms / Vocabulary
Here's a vocabulary list from The Great Gatsby. Use these terms for reference, study, and discussion.
The Great Gatsby
Here's a free version of The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is probably F. Scott Fitzgerald's greatest novel--a book that offers damning and insightful views of the American nouveau riche in the 1920s. The Great Gatsby is an American classic and a wonderfully evocative work.
The Great Gatsby Quotes
The Great Gatsby (1925) is one of the greatest American classics. The novel was written in Paris by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and it has come to be seen as a representation of the Jazz Age. The Great Gatsby relates the story of Jay Gatsby--as told by Nick Carraway. Here are a few quotes from The Great Gatsby.
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925. The novel features Jay Gatsby and the narrator, Nick Carraway. Set in the 1920's, The Great Gatsby explores the reality of the American dream in the Jazz Age. Read more about F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
GATSBY
GATSBY is the last name of one of the greatest literary characters in American History. His life and his legend represents the American Dream--seemingly larger-than-life and splendid, but ultimately impossible, and doomed to failure.
'The Great Gatsby' Questions for Study and Discussion
The Great Gatsby is the most famous novel by F.Scott Fitzgerald. But, what does it mean? Why is the book so controversial (banned/challenged)? What does the book have to say about the state of society? Here are a few questions for study and discussion, related to The Great Gatsby.
'The Great Gatsby' Summary
It's a novel of the Jazz Age--by F. Scott Fitzgerald, great American writer. Here's a summary and overview!
F.S. Fitzgerald (Francis Scott Fitzgerald) Biography
(1896-1940) American writer. F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for "The Great Gatsby" and other novels of the Jazz Age. His wife, Zelda, was also a writer; and he based "Tender is the Night" on her boughts with insanity. Read more about F. Scott Fitzgerald.
10th (or 11th) Grade Reading List - American Literature
I recommend the following titles to maintain fluency and reading level and to encourage independent reading. These are a sampling of the titles that often appear on high-school reading lists for 10th grade (or 11th) American literature study.
Why was 'The Great Gatsby' Controversial or Banned?
The Great Gatsby is one of the great American novels, from the Jazz Age. It's the work for which F. Scott Fitzgerald is often best remembered? So, what's the controversy about? Has it been banned or challenged?
What's Important About The Title of 'The Great Gatsby'?
The Great Gatsby is one of the most famous novels in American literature. F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel is often studied in the classroom, representative as it is of the Jazz Age. But, what is important about the title? What does it mean? Why did Fitzgerald use that title?
Jay Gatsby
Jay Gatsby is the central character in The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Must Reads in Literature
This list is by no means all-inclusive, but it should give you an idea of a few great classics, which really are worth reading at least once. I've read and enjoyed these titles; and I welcome your suggestions for many more must reads. So, take a look. Read more about these must reads in literature, and then enjoy more works by these classic...
What adaptations were made of 'The Great Gatsby'? Is there a movie?
What are some of the adaptations of The Great Gatsby? Was it made into a movie? What other ways was the text adapted?
The Great Gatsby - Movie Trailer, Photos, Synopsis
In theaters May 10. From Baz Luhrmann, the director of Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge, “The Great Gatsby” stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire...
Must Reads If You Like 'The Great Gatsby'
With The Great Gatsby , F. Scott Fitzgerald captures the spirit of the Jazz Age. Larger than life, full of riches, sounds and colors--anything and everything seemed possible. It was the American Dream given substance (if only for a moment, as illusory as it really is and was). If you loved The Great Gatsby , you'll want to read these other...
What inspired or influenced F. Scott Fitzgerald to write 'The Great Gatsby'?
The Great Gatsby is one of the great American classics, but what inspire F. Scott Fitzgerald to write the book? Was he drawing details from his life, from his imagination, from what he witnessed around him? How well did he turn the rich fabric of material into a novel?