A new historicist approach to F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" that analyzes several aspects of the classic novel in the context of American history and attitudes at the time the novel was written.
Traces the life and literary career of the American novelist and screenwriter F. Scott Fitzgerald using contemporary drawings, photographic stills and early portraits.
Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the writing of F. Scott Fitzgerald, discussing how others have critiqued his work and how examining the influences behind his writing may offer new insight into his characters and stories.
A guide to reading "The Great Gatsby" with an analysis of plot, style, form, and structure. Also includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.
