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Literary Fiction· United States

The Great Gatsby

by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1925185 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1925, The Great Gatsby established F. Scott Fitzgerald as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, throws lavish parties at his West Egg mansion hoping to recapture the attention of Daisy Buchanan, the woman he has loved and lost. Fitzgerald's shimmering portrait of the Jazz Age is a meditation on the American Dream, illusion, and the impossibility of recapturing the past. It is the quintessential American novel. Themes of American Dream, wealth, illusion run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1925.

Book Details

AuthorF. Scott Fitzgerald
Published1925
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages185
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780743273565
Editorial Score44/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from United States. The book's treatment of American Dream, wealth, illusion, love accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Great Gatsby among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: TIME 100 Best Novels 1925. Our aggregate score of 44/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes The Great Gatsby is how it handles its central concerns — American Dream, wealth, illusion, love — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. F. Scott Fitzgerald's role in the literature of United States is well established. The Great Gatsby can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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F. Scott Fitzgerald is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Gatsby about?

Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, throws lavish parties at his West Egg mansion hoping to recapture the attention of Daisy Buchanan, the woman he has loved and lost. Fitzgerald's shimmering portrait of the Jazz Age is a meditation on the American Dream, illusion, and the impossibility of recapturing the past. It is the quintessential American novel.

Who wrote The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, from United States. First published in 1925.

What awards has The Great Gatsby won?

The Great Gatsby has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1925.

Is The Great Gatsby worth reading?

The Great Gatsby is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in American Dream, wealth, illusion.

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What category is The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Great Gatsby from?

The Great Gatsby originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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