The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby is a celebrated novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, set in the vibrant era of the Jazz Age. The story revolves around Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, and his quest to win back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Narrated by Nick Carraway, the novel explores themes of love, greed, class conflict, and the elusive American Dream. Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle and parties are mere facades for his deeper desire to reconnect with Daisy and gain acceptance in the elite social circle. The novel delves into the moral decay and excesses of the wealthy during the Roaring Twenties, critiquing societal norms through characters like Tom Buchanan and George Wilson. Fitzgerald's work is a masterpiece of modernist literature, reflecting his own experiences and observations of the era. The opera adaptation of The Great Gatsby captures these themes, offering a musical interpretation of the novel's complex characters and plot, bringing the essence of the Jazz Age to life on stage.
