The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald audiobook

The Great Gatsby

By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Read by Anthony Heald

Blackstone Publishing, Blackstone Publishing 9781853260414
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Jay Gatsby is still in love with Daisy, whom he met during the war when he was penniless. Having made himself wealthy through illegal means, he now lives in a mansion across the bay from the home of Daisy Buchanan, who has since married for money. Holding on to his illusion of Daisy as perfect, he seeks to impress her with his wealth, and uses his new neighbor, Nick Carraway (our narrator), to reach her. Daisy’s wealthy but boring husband is cheating on her. When his mistress is killed in an accident caused by Daisy, Gatsby covers for her and takes the blame. The result is a murder and an ending that reveals the failure of money to buy love or happiness. Fitzgerald’s elegantly simple work captures the spirit of the Jazz Age and embodies America’s obsessions with wealth, power, and the promise of new beginnings.

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Summary

Summary

One of Time Magazine's Best 100 English-Language Novels from 1923–2005

A USA Today bestseller

Jay Gatsby is still in love with Daisy, whom he met during the war when he was penniless. Having made himself wealthy through illegal means, he now lives in a mansion across the bay from the home of Daisy Buchanan, who has since married for money. Holding on to his illusion of Daisy as perfect, he seeks to impress her with his wealth, and uses his new neighbor, Nick Carraway (our narrator), to reach her.

Daisy’s wealthy but boring husband is cheating on her. When his mistress is killed in an accident caused by Daisy, Gatsby covers for her and takes the blame. The result is a murder and an ending that reveals the failure of money to buy love or happiness.

Fitzgerald’s elegantly simple work captures the spirit of the Jazz Age and embodies America’s obsessions with wealth, power, and the promise of new beginnings.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“The finest work of fiction by any of this country’s writers.” Washington Post
“It is humor, irony, ribaldry, pathos, and loveliness…A curious book, a mystical, glamorous story of today.” New York Times, April 1925
“In astonishingly beautiful, layered prose, what Scott Fitzgerald manages to do is to replicate some of the mystery of what it is to be human…One of those rare books that you can read at different times in your life, and each time it’ll do something different to you.” The Independent (London)
“A portrait of the Jazz Age in all of its decadence and excess, Gatsby captured the spirit of the author’s generation and earned itself a permanent place in American mythology.” Amazon.com

Reviews

Reviews

by BAMO 9/13/2017
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Excellent work!

I had not read The Great Gatsby since high school, and downloaded the audio book to refresh my memory of the story prior to the movie release. I had not previously been a fan of audio books, so I was stunned that I enjoyed this reading as much as I did. I have since listened to 4 more audio books and now I am hooked! You will not be disappointed in this book - excellent work!
by Marisol 9/13/2017
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Love it

Love it I enjoyed it. First time experienced an audio book.

Author

Author Bio: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Author Bio: F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and educated at Princeton, where he was a leader in theatrical and literary activities. He began writing his first novel, This Side of Paradise, while serving in the army. Its publication in 1920 established him as the spokesman for the Jazz Age. His major novels include The Beautiful and Damned, The Great Gatsby, and Tender Is the Night.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction/Classics
Runtime: 4.89
Audience: Adult
Language: English