“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1925, is a seminal work of American literature that captures the spirit and contradictions of the Roaring Twenties. Set against the backdrop of the opulent Jazz Age, the novel delves into the lives of the wealthy elite on Long Island, exploring themes of decadence, the American Dream, and the elusive nature of happiness. At the center of the narrative is Jay Gatsby, an enigmatic and wealthy man known for hosting extravagant parties, as well as his unrequited love for Daisy Buchanan. Fitzgerald’s prose is marked by its lyrical beauty and keen social commentary, offering a critical examination of the hollowness beneath the glittering surface of wealth and excess.