Books The Great Gatsby: The Only Authorized Edition - Fitzgerald, F. Scott

The Great Gatsby: The Only Authorized Edition by F. Scott Fitzgerald is the definitive version of the classic novel, officially authorized by Fitzgerald’s family and published by his lifelong publisher, Scribner. This edition preserves the enduring original text, includes the author’s own revisions, and features a foreword by Fitzgerald’s granddaughter as well as a new introduction by National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward3567.

First published in 1925, The Great Gatsby is considered Fitzgerald’s masterpiece and a quintessential novel of the Jazz Age. The story is set in the summer of 1922 on Long Island and follows Nick Carraway, who becomes entangled in the world of his enigmatic neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, is driven by his obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan, leading to a tale of wealth, longing, illusion, and tragedy. The novel explores themes of decadence, idealism, social upheaval, and the elusive American Dream, providing a vivid portrait of 1920s America245.

This authorized edition is notable for its fidelity to Fitzgerald’s vision and its additional contextual material, making it a valuable resource for both new readers and longtime admirers of the novel3567

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