"The Great Gatsby" is a classic novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1925. Set in the Roaring Twenties, it takes place in the fictional town of West Egg on Long Island and follows the life of the enigmatic and wealthy Jay Gatsby. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, Gatsby's neighbor, who becomes entangled in the world of opulence and excess. The novel explores themes of the American Dream, wealth, class, and unrequited love, offering a critical examination of the Jazz Age and the moral decay of the era. Through intricate characters and vivid prose, Fitzgerald's work delves into the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of the elusive green light on Daisy Buchanan's dock, making it a timeless exploration of the American experience.