The Great Gatsby

di F. Scott Fitzgerald

Copertina rigida, 172 pagine

lingua English

Pubblicato il 24 Settembre 1996 da Scribner Classics.

ISBN:: 978-0-684-83042-1

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The exemplary novel of the Jazz Age, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, The Great Gatsby (1925), stands as the supreme achievement of his career. T.S. Eliot read it three times and saw it as the "first step" American fiction had taken since Henry James; H.L. Mencken praised "the charm and beauty of the writing," as well as Fitzgerald's sharp social sense; and Thomas Wolfe hailed it as Fitzgerald'd "best work" thus far. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when, The New York Times remarked, "gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession," it is an exquisitely crafted tale America in the 1920s that resonates with the power of myth. A novel of lyrical beauty yet brutal realism, of magic, romance, and mysticism, The Great Gatsby is one of the …

This is the definitive, textually accurate edition of The Great Gatsby, edited by Matthew J. Bruccoli and authorized by the estate of F. Scott Fitzgerald. The first edition of The Great Gatsby contained many errors resulting from Fitzgerald's extensive revisions and a rushed production schedule, and subsequent editions introduced further departures from the author's intentions. This critical edition draws on the manuscript and surviving proofs of the novel, along with Fitzgerald's later revisions and corrections, to restore the text to its original form. It is The Great Gatsby as Fitzgerald intended it. --jacket

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Henry ha recensito The Great Gatsby di F. Scott Fitzgerald

So Happy To Experience It Again!

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I was (like many) forced to read The Great Gatsby in high school, though I wish I hadn't as I was incapable of truly appreciating it at the time.

As others have mentioned, Fitzgerald's prose is unbelievable. In just a few words he can paint vivid imagery in your mind with layers of depth and analysis to accompany the emotions. The story and characters are beautifully written with a natural complexity that avoids the cliche 'good guys' & 'bad guys' we typically experience.

Just from my perspective alone, I found many themes and interpretations to the story which resonated with me, just to name a few:

Clinging to the past and trying to repeat history expecting a different outcome. Recently this has tied nicely into my romantic life, where I've been noticing some repetition compulsion.
Nick's character in general was someone I found myself heavily relating to, as I feel …

I was (like many) forced to read The Great Gatsby in high school, though I wish I hadn't as I was incapable of truly appreciating it at the time.

Just from my perspective alone, I found many themes and interpretations to the story which resonated with me, just to name a few:

Clinging to the past and trying to repeat history expecting a different outcome. Recently this has tied nicely into my romantic life, where I've been noticing some repetition compulsion.
Nick's character in general was someone I found myself heavily relating to, as I feel I tend to be the listening ear for the many people around me, which puts me in the center of some complicated situations. Many of his thoughts and reservations he keeps to himself about people around him reminds me of how I likewise internalize my judgements towards others but am able and willing to keep the peace. Even with complete strangers it's not uncommon for me to hear 'wow I'm not sure why I shared so much with you'—it's an interesting phenomenon!
Obviously the more commonly discussed themes of Fitzgerald's criticisms of the American Dream
Gatsby (I believe by design) is somewhat of an inspiration—at least to me. Despite being deeply flawed in core areas, I think he's overall an admirable character who is an honest victim of unfortunate circumstances.

And those are just the themes that resonated with me! There are a billion different things to take from this book, and I feel it's probably worth re-reading every few years as I'm sure there's more to get from it as we develop in life and stumble on different issues that resonate with us.

Watching the 2013 movie after finishing the book, I'm a fan.

Baylee ha recensito Il grande Gatsby di F. Scott Fitzgerald

Il grande Gatsby

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Questo è un romanzo su un sogno che chiunque abbia vissuto abbastanza da "sapere come va il mondo" definirebbe assurdo. Folle. Fanciullesco. Qualunque persona di questo tipo avrebbe dissuaso un amico dal credere in quel sogno.

Eppure è difficile resistere al fascino di questo sogno. Perché? Perché ha la forza dei sogni dell'adolescenza, quando si è invincibili di fronte al mondo. Quando si ha la forza e l'indeterminatezza di essere qualunque cosa.

E qual è questo sogno? Cosa vuole Jay Gatsby? Egli vuole sposare la donna che ama, Daisy, e per farlo lui, povero soldato di umili origini, deve rendersi degno di lei agli occhi del mondo. Come? Diventando ricco, ma così ricco da non poter essere ignorato.

Ebbene, Gatsby ci riesce. Ma Daisy, desiderosa di mantenere costante il suo livello di benessere, si è già sposata con il rampollo di una ricca famiglia, Tom Buchanan. Ricco quanto rozzo, Tom …

Ebbene, Gatsby ci riesce. Ma Daisy, desiderosa di mantenere costante il suo livello di benessere, si è già sposata con il rampollo di una ricca famiglia, Tom Buchanan. Ricco quanto rozzo, Tom condivide con molti - forse tutti - dei suoi pari la convinzione che gli arricchiti siano feccia inferiore, incapaci della loro specchiata moralità.

Ma la moralità di Tom non emerge mai dal romanzo. Mai. Tom, come Daisy d'altro canto, è terribilmente superficiale. Essere da sempre stati abituati a schioccare le dita e ad ottenere quello che volevano li ha resi incapaci di dare il giusto valore a cose e persone.

E questo abisso tra il sogno di Gatsby e la superficialità di Daisy annienterà il primo e salverà la seconda. E l'ordine - sbagliato, corrotto, ma pur sempre ordine - del mondo sarà preservato. Gatsby sapeva che il denaro non ha valore. E' ciò che possiamo comprare con il denaro a possedere il valore. E questo Daisy, donna in cerca di stabilità, e Tom, uomo fiero delle sue origini, non l'hanno mai capito.