Step into the glamour and heartbreak of the Roaring Twenties with The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless standalone literary classic. Widely regarded as one of the greatest American novels ever written, this unforgettable story explores wealth, ambition, love, and the elusive American Dream through some of literature's most iconic characters.

The Great Gatsby is a standalone novel and is not part of a series.

Narrated by the observant Nick Carraway, the novel follows his mysterious millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby, whose extravagant parties and lavish lifestyle conceal a single lifelong obsession—reuniting with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, the woman he has loved for years.

Set against the glittering backdrop of New York's Jazz Age, Gatsby's pursuit of love and acceptance exposes the illusions of wealth, the fragility of dreams, and the hidden cost of chasing an idealized past. As secrets unravel and relationships fracture, Fitzgerald delivers a powerful portrait of ambition, desire, and the complexities of human nature.

Richly layered with symbolism, unforgettable prose, and enduring themes, The Great Gatsby remains one of the most studied and celebrated novels in American literature.

This authorized Scribner edition features Fitzgerald's revised text, a foreword by his granddaughter, and a new introduction by National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward.

The Great Gatsby – A Timeless Standalone American Classic

Perfect for fans of John Steinbeck, Harper Lee, Ernest Hemingway, Sylvia Plath, Anthony Doerr, and Amor Towles, this literary masterpiece explores love, wealth, identity, class, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Product Details

Title: The Great Gatsby

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Format: Paperback

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Classic Literature
• Literary Fiction
• Historical Fiction
• American Literature
• Coming-of-Age Fiction

Pages: 180

Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.2 inches

Publication Date: October 1, 2004 (Authorized Scribner Edition)

Accelerated Reader:

• Interest Level: Upper Grades (9–12)
• Reading Level: 7.3
• AR Points: 8

Features:

• Standalone classic novel
• Authorized Scribner edition
• Foreword by the author's granddaughter
• Introduction by Jesmyn Ward
• American literary classic
• Jazz Age setting
• Frequently assigned in schools
• Explores the American Dream
• Timeless coming-of-age themes
• Collector-worthy edition

Author Biography

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) is one of America's most celebrated novelists and a defining voice of the Jazz Age. Best known for The Great Gatsby, his novels—including This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, and Tender Is the Night—capture the glamour, ambition, and disillusionment of early twentieth-century America. His works remain cornerstones of American literature and continue to inspire readers around the world.