About the book
'A classic, perhaps the supreme American novel' Sunday Times, Books of the Century
'It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life'
Jay Gatsby is the man who has everything. But one thing will always be out of his reach ... Everybody who is anybody is seen at his glittering parties. Day and night his Long Island mansion buzzes with bright young things drinking, dancing and debating his mysterious character. For Gatsby - young, handsome, fabulously rich - always seems alone in the crowd, watching and waiting, though no one knows what for. Beneath the shimmering surface of his life he is hiding a secret: a silent longing that can never be fulfilled. And soon this destructive obsession will force his world to unravel.
Editions of Great Gatsby
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780141194059
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241820469
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141182636
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241341469
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241387498
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141913414
Read an Excerpt
'A classic, perhaps the supreme American novel' Sunday Times, Books of the Century
'It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life'
Jay Gatsby is the man who has everything. But one thing will always be out of his reach ... Everybody who is anybody is seen at his glittering parties. Day and night his Long Island mansion buzzes with bright young things drinking, dancing and debating his mysterious character. For Gatsby - young, handsome, fabulously rich - always seems alone in the crowd, watching and waiting, though no one knows what for. Beneath the shimmering surface of his life he is hiding a secret: a silent longing that can never be fulfilled. And soon this destructive obsession will force his world to unravel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Gatsby about?
'A classic, perhaps the supreme American novel' Sunday Times, Books of the Century
'It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life'
Jay Gatsby is the man who has everything. But one thing will always be out of his reach ... Everybody who is anybody is seen at his glittering parties. Day and night his Long Island mansion buzzes with bright young things drinking, dancing and debating his mysterious character. For Gatsby - young, handsome, fabulously rich - always seems alone in the crowd, watching and waiting, though no one knows what for. Beneath the shimmering surface of his life he is hiding a secret: a silent longing that can never be fulfilled. And soon this destructive obsession will force his world to unravel.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Great Gatsby?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Great Gatsby?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780141194059
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tony Tanner, William Blažek
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Great Gatsby is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780141194059) and hardcover(ISBN 9780241820469) and paperback(ISBN 9780141182636) and paperback(ISBN 9780241341469) and paperback(ISBN 9780241387498) and ebook(ISBN 9780141913414)
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