Gatsby: The Cultural History of the Great American Novel

by Bob Batchelor

Book Overview

In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald produced his third novel, a slim work for which he had high expectations. Despite such hopes, the novel received mixed reviews and lackluster sales. Over the decades, however, the reputation of The Great Gatsby has grown and millions of copies have been sold. One of the bestselling novels of all time, it is also considered one of the most significant achievements in twentieth-century fiction. But what makes Gatsby great?...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442249072
• ISBN13: 9781442249073
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"