Great American writers Twentieth century

The Great Gatsby is a tale of luxury, lust, deceit, and murder. In Long Island, NY, Nick Carraway lives next door to the mysterious Jay Gatsby—owner of a huge mansion and host of frequent and lavish parties. Although prohibition has made alcohol illegal, Gatsby always has a surplus available at his wild social gatherings. As Nick starts to spend more time with Gatsby, he begins to learn about Gatsby’s past, his strange profession, and his love for Nick’s cousin, Daisy. The story that unfolds truly highlights the scandalous and risky nature of the Roaring Twenties.

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Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in the Midwest and began writing at a relatively young age. He fell in love in his twenties, but his romantic interest would not be convinced to marry him until he achieved financial success. Only after he gained fame and fortune did she agree. He lived a life of extravagance and died quite young at the age of 44. Some critics assert that Fitzgerald included many autobiographical elements in many of his works, including The Great Gatsby.

A great deal of the adulterous and scandalous behavior described in The Great Gatsby was reflective of Fitzgerald’s personal life at the time in which he wrote the novel. Fitzgerald was living lavishly, throwing parties and indulging frequently with his wife, Zelda, who was also involved with another man. This, in addition to F. Scott’s flirtatious conduct with women, put pressure on their relationship; it can be seen in the novel through Tom and Daisy Buchanan, as Daisy begins getting to know Gatsby.