The introduction to this volume charts the fortunes of The Great Gatsby from its mixed reception and disappointing sales on publication ... of an important 'period piece' to that of an undisputed ...

This is a collection of 23 essays by writers and scholars who look ... by the generation that fought World War I. ” ‘The Great Gatsby’ continues to capture the consciousness of audiences ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby explores the idea of the American Dream in the 1920s: A time when the country was recovering from World War 1, and a period of changes to the economy and ...

We know you’re busy wrapping holiday gifts, keeping the cat away from the Christmas tree and baking great-grandma’s sugar cookies. Take a break as we look ahead to Friends of the St. Paul Public ...