great gatsby

Literary Masterpieces is one series of the trio that makes up the Gale Study Guides to Great Literature (the others are Literary Topics and Literary Masters). Each Literary Masterpieces volume chooses a book by one of the authors covered in Literary Masters and offers a discussion of themes, characters, comparisons with social events of the era when the book was written and a critical analysis. The Great Gatsby was F. Scott Fitzgerald's sixth published book and is one of two American books loved by both literary critics and a wide, general audience. When he wrote it, Fitzgerald was already a well-known writer.

Presents critical extracts and essays on the novel's character Jay Gatsby, a self-made man whose love for a wealthy woman led to his tragic death.

Presents a selection of critical responses to F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby, " including both contemporary and later criticism; and includes brief biographical information about Fitzgerald.

Analyzes the character of Jay Gatsby from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", discussing his flaws, motivations, impulses, and symbolism.

Contains concise biographical, critical, and bibliographical information for book reports and term papers on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

Presents critical essays on F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

A critical reading of Fitzgerald's novel and discussions of the work's influence, historical context, and critical reception.

Collects seventeen critical essays on F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby, including selections by Jascha Hoffman, Barbara Will, Leland S. Person Jr., and others; and includes a chronology of the life of the author.

Contains a brief biography of author F. Scott Fitzgerald, and includes a collection of essays that provide literary analysis and criticism of his work "The Great Gatsby.".