F Scott Fitzgeralds The Great Gatsby is a seminal work that encapsulates the opulence and disillusionment of the 1920s American Dream Through its lush prose and innovative narrative style Fitzgerald intertwines the stories of Jay Gatsby and Nick Carraway within the backdrop of a society grappling with newfound wealth moral decay and existential longing The novel employs rich symbolism and vivid imagery particularly through the iconic green light ...