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F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby (Paperback) Clydesdale Classics. Nick's new residence sits across the bay from Daisy and Tom's house, and right next to a mysterious mansion. Gatsby's plan to court Daisy, in an attempt to revive a previous love affair, eventually bubbles to the surface and tragedy ensues. Further DetailsTitle: The Great Gatsby Condition: New Description: "Leaves the reader in a mood of chastened wonder . . . A revelation of life . . . A work of art." —Los Angeles Times Set in during the Roaring Twenties, this masterful story by F. Scott Fitzgerald is told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island and attempts to learn the bond business in New York City after the war. There, he co-mingles on Long Island with his affluent and wealthy socialite cousin Daisy Buchanan, her brute of a husband Tom, and friend Jordan Baker. Nick's new residence sits across the bay from Daisy and Tom's house, and right next to a mysterious mansion. He begins to hear rumors of an infamous man named Gatsby who resides there. Eventually, when Gatsby learns of Nick's ties to Daisy, he extends Nick an invitation to one of his lavish parties. Gatsby's plan to court Daisy, in an attempt to revive a previous love affair, eventually bubbles to the surface and tragedy ensues.Dubbed the Great American Novel more than any other piece of literature to date, The Great Gatsby is sure to captivate readers with it's exquisitely crafted prose and poignant message about trying to relive the past. Packaged in handsome and affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is series of essential literary works. From the musings of literary geniuses such as Mark Twain in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , to the striking personal narratives from Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl , this new series is a comprehensive collection of our literary history through the words of the exceptional few. Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald EAN: 9781949846393 Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 1949846393 ISBN: 9781949846393 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 210mm Item Length: 140mm Item Width: 15mm Genre: Fiction Publisher: Clydesdale Press Release Date: 02/18/2021 Item Weight: 159g Topic: Classic Fiction Series: Clydesdale Classics Release Year: 2021 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.