The Great Gatsby

Ranked among the 100 Best Novels by Time Magazine

In the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties, F. Scott Fitzgerald paints a vivid portrait of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire whose opulent parties mask a tragic longing for the past. Haunted by the loss of his beloved Daisy Buchanan, Gatsby’s relentless pursuit of wealth and status is a desperate attempt to reclaim the love he once knew.

Through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a young and idealistic neighbor, we witness the rise and fall of Gatsby’s American Dream. As Nick is drawn into Gatsby’s world of excess and illusion, he uncovers the dark secrets and broken promises that lie beneath the surface.

This special Carlini Classics annotated edition of The Great Gatsby offers a deeper dive into Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, featuring:

• A detailed biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald
• An annotated guide to Fitzgerald’s other works

With its timeless themes of love, loss, and the American Dream, The Great Gatsby continues to captivate readers with its stunning prose and unflinching honesty. This annotated edition invites you to rediscover this classic tale and experience the enduring power of Fitzgerald’s storytelling.

About the author

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was an American novelist and short story writer whose works have become cornerstones of 20th-century literature. Renowned for his evocative prose and keen insights into the human condition, Fitzgerald captured the spirit and disillusionment of the Jazz Age in classics such as The Great Gatsby, Tender Is the Night, and This Side of Paradise. His exploration of ambition, love, and the American Dream continues to captivate readers and inspire writers, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential voices in modern literature.