{"product_id":"the-great-gatsby-9798985191370","title":"The Great Gatsby","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e like never before.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cb\u003eContested Classics \u003c\/b\u003eseries, this insightful edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the layers beneath its glamorous surface. Published in 1925, the novel is renowned for its portrayal of the Roaring Twenties and its exploration of themes such as the American Dream, love, and betrayal. This special edition illuminates why this celebrated masterpiece has also faced its share of controversy and challenges in the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur editors provide a richer understanding of the text and its historical context with annotations throughout the text where the top reasons why \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e has been banned or challenged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLanguage and Adult References: \u003c\/b\u003e The book contains language and scenes that some have deemed inappropriate for students. This includes mild profanity and some adult references which were considered risquéeacute;, especially in the context of the time when the book was first published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol and Drug Use: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e portrays a lifestyle of lavish parties and excessive alcohol consumption during the Prohibition era. This depiction of alcohol use and the associated culture has been a point of contention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoral Decadence and Materialism: \u003c\/b\u003e Often criticized for its portrayal of the moral decadence and materialism of the 1920s, it paints a picture of a society obsessed with wealth and status, which some argue sets a bad example for students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepictions of Violence: \u003c\/b\u003e There are instances of violence in the novel, including domestic violence and a car accident resulting in death. These scenes have been cited as reasons for the book being challenged or banned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive exploration of both the allure and the controversies of Fitzgerald's iconic work, making it an invaluable addition for readers seeking to understand the novel in the context of contemporary debates and societal reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eF. Scott Fitzgerald\u003c\/b\u003e was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1896. He attended Princeton University, joined the United States Army during World War I, and published his first novel, This Side of Paradise, in 1920. That same year he married Zelda Sayre and for the next decade the couple lived in New York, Paris, and on the Riviera. Fitzgerald's masterpieces include \u003ci\u003eThe Beautiful and Damned\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Tender Is the Night\u003c\/i\u003e. He died at the age of forty-four while working on \u003ci\u003eThe Last Tycoon\u003c\/i\u003e. Fitzgerald's fiction has secured his reputation as one of the most important American writers of the twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Broad Book Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764143980818,"sku":"9798985191370","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0dea7b87-dc82-4338-bd57-4d33ba710796.jpg?v=1764757693","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-great-gatsby-9798985191370","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}