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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a quintessential novel of the Jazz Age, exploring the decadence, idealism, and social turmoil of 1920s America. Narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island's prestigious West Egg, the story centers on his mysterious and fabulously wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Known for hosting extravagant parties, Gatsby's entire opulent lifestyle is a carefully constructed facade designed to attract the attention of his long-lost love, Daisy Buchanan, who is now married to the brutish Tom Buchanan.

Through Nick's eyes, we witness Gatsby's relentless and ultimately tragic pursuit of a past that cannot be reclaimed. The novel delves into themes of the corrupting power of wealth, the superficiality of the upper class, and the unattainable nature of the American Dream. As Gatsby's obsession with Daisy clashes with Tom's arrogance, the story builds toward a devastating climax that serves as a powerful critique of an era defined by excess and moral decay. A masterpiece of American literature, it remains a timeless examination of love, ambition, and the ghosts that drive us.

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Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

823 FIT t c1

Penerbit

Jakarta : Gramedia., 2024

Deskripsi Fisik

201 page; text, 18 cm

Bahasa

Indonesia

ISBN/ISSN

9786020675121

Klasifikasi

823

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

1

Subjek

Fiction

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The mysterious, wealthy Jay Gatsby is famous for his lavish parties on Long Island. However, behind the glamour, he is haunted by a single obsession: reuniting with Daisy Buchanan, the love he lost five years ago. The story is told through the eyes of his neighbor, Nick Carraway, who becomes entangled in Gatsby's desperate pursuit of an impossible dream, which ultimately leads to tragedy.

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