F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' is a quintessential novel of the American Jazz Age, set in the summer of 1922. Narrated by Nick Carraway, it chronicles the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby's obsessive pursuit of his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, against a backdrop of opulence and moral decay on Long Island. This iconic work delves into themes of wealth, illusion, social class, and the elusive nature of the American Dream, ultimately revealing the hollowness behind glittering facades and the tragic consequences of unattainable desires. It remains a timeless critique of material excess and unfulfilled aspirations.