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Jazz Age splendor meets romantic disillusionment.
"The Great Gatsby" transports you to the roaring 1920s, with its vivid depiction of excess and longing. If you're captivated by the intricacies of human desire and the sharp critique of the American Dream, Gatsby's tale will not only entertain you but also leave a lasting impression on the ideals of love and the pursuit of elusive dreams. It's a cultural touchstone that's as enchanting as it is thought-provoking.
- Grammy Award Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album (2003)
- Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) Nominee for Illustrated Book (2008)
- Long Island Reads (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780199536405
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 2008-06-12
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 5584009 readers)
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Jazz Age splendor meets romantic disillusionment.
"The Great Gatsby" transports you to the roaring 1920s, with its vivid depiction of excess and longing. If you're captivated by the intricacies of human desire and the sharp critique of the American Dream, Gatsby's tale will not only entertain you but also leave a lasting impression on the ideals of love and the pursuit of elusive dreams. It's a cultural touchstone that's as enchanting as it is thought-provoking.
- Grammy Award Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album (2003)
- Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) Nominee for Illustrated Book (2008)
- Long Island Reads (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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