The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby I. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, grew up in an upper-middle class family where he enjoyed the traditions of the upper classes, but not the financial ability to uphold those practices. Fitzgerald acquired his fame, almost overnight, with the publication of his first book, This Side of Paradise, in 1920. His extensive career began with the writing of stories for mass-circulation magazines, such as The Saturday Evening Post. That …

…be extremely entertaining. The descriptions were beautiful and vivid, however not too lengthy. The novel was kept in great moderation, such as its length as a whole and the density of the plot. I would recommend this piece of literature for anyone seeking pleasure in reading. Much useful information concerning life, morals, and success are contained within the novel's fine boundaries. This is one book I would not mind reading again and again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**