"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a tragic love story, a mystery, and a social commentary on the American life. Set in the 1920s, the novel tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and enigmatic man who lives in a luxurious mansion and throws extravagant parties. The narrative is delivered by Nick Carraway, a Yale graduate and veteran of the Great War.
Gatsby is passionately in love with Daisy Buchanan, a beautiful woman married to the wealthy but unfaithful Tom Buchanan. Through Nick's eyes, we see the unfolding of events that lead to tragedy, unravel masked desires, and elaborate on themes of wealth, identity, and the fickle nature of the American Dream.
This story culminates in reflection and poignant realizations as Nick observes the hollowness of the elite society, making "The Great Gatsby" a timeless and critical piece of literature.