The Great Gatsby. B2

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Overview

"The Great Gatsby" is a classic American novel set in the 1920s, during the Jazz Age and the post-World War I economic boom. The protagonist, Jay Gatsby, is a mysterious and wealthy young man who lives in a luxurious mansion on Long Island and throws lavish parties. Behind the facade of his wealth lie tragic secrets and unfulfilled dreams. He is obsessed with love for Daisy Buchanan, a girl from his past, and his life is a desire to win her love back. The story is told from the perspective of Nick Carraway, a young man who moved to Long Island and witnessed the high society of that time. Through his eyes, the reader sees tragedy, the collapse of ideals and the deep loneliness of the characters. The novel touches on the themes of the American dream, love, greed and moral emptiness, making it relevant to this day. The text of the novel is adapted for level B2 and is supplied with a glossary. The book also includes exercises to test your knowledge.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9785171662332
Publisher:	Lingua
Publication date:	02/05/2025
Series:	English Classics: Graded Readers
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	888 KB
Age Range:	16 Years

About the Author

Author of the widely lauded novel The Great Gatsby, as well as This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and the Damned, and Tender is the Night, F. Scott Fitzgerald is best known for chronicling the excesses and tribulations of the Jazz Age. One of the leading authors of the post-World War I "Lost Generation," Fitzgerald often invokes themes of youth, beauty, and despair in his books and short stories. He was also known for his hard-partying lifestyle, as well as his marriage to the beautiful yet troubled Zelda Fitzgerald.

Date of Birth:

September 24, 1896

Date of Death:

December 21, 1940

Place of Birth:

St. Paul, Minnesota

Education:

Princeton University