{"product_id":"the-great-gatsby-9781949846393","title":"The Great Gatsby","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Leaves the reader in a mood of chastened wonder . . . A revelation of life . . . A work of art.\" --\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Set in during the Roaring Twenties, this masterful story by F. Scott Fitzgerald is told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island and attempts to learn the bond business in New York City after the war. There, he co-mingles on Long Island with his affluent and wealthy socialite cousin Daisy Buchanan, her brute of a husband Tom, and friend Jordan Baker. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nick's new residence sits across the bay from Daisy and Tom's house, and right next to a mysterious mansion. He begins to hear rumors of an infamous man named Gatsby who resides there. Eventually, when Gatsby learns of Nick's ties to Daisy, he extends Nick an invitation to one of his lavish parties. Gatsby's plan to court Daisy, in an attempt to revive a previous love affair, eventually bubbles to the surface and tragedy ensues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDubbed the Great American Novel more than any other piece of literature to date, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to captivate readers with it's exquisitely crafted prose and poignant message about trying to relive the past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Packaged in handsome and affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is series of essential literary works. From the musings of literary geniuses such as Mark Twain in \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\u003c\/i\u003e, to the striking personal narratives from Harriet Jacobs in \u003ci\u003eIncidents in the Life of a Slave Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our literary history through the words of the exceptional few.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eF. Scott Fitzgerald\u003c\/b\u003e is often referred to as one of the single-most important authors in modern history. His \"Lost Generation\" contemporaries included the likes Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and other literary giants. At the age of 24, he published \u003ci\u003eThis Side of Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e, which catapulted him to fame. A week later, he married Zelda Sayre, the love of his life, with whom he would spend the remainder of his days in an often-tumultuous but legendary romance. Throughout his career, he penned hundreds of short stories as well as classic books like \u003ci\u003eTender is the Night\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Beautiful and the Damned\u003c\/i\u003e, and the widely successful \u003ci\u003eGreat Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e. He died at the age of 44 from a heart attack, after losing a long-term battle with alcoholism.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clydesdale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50494557552914,"sku":"9781949846393","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5b442e06-cdb7-49cf-9a79-0df948d24f5d.jpg?v=1776156754","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-great-gatsby-9781949846393","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}