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‘The Great Gatsby’ is a classic. But a century ago, it flopped.
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, published 100 years ago this week, was not popular in the author’s lifetime. But it has come to ...
"The Great Gatsby" turns 100: Like Daisy to its titular character, its spell lingers through the years
When F. Scott Fitzgerald​ wrote "The Great Gatsby"​ at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American ...
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Symbolism - the green light
Nick first sees Gatsby stretching his arms towards a green light at the end of Daisy's dock. Here, the green light is a symbol of hope. After meeting up with Daisy in chapter five, the light ...