F. Scott Fitzgerald's The great Gatsby /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bloom, Harold
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Chelsea House Publishers, 2006.
Series:Bloom's guides.
Subjects:
Online Access:Table of contents only
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Biographical sketch
  • The story behind the story
  • List of characters
  • Summary and analysis
  • Critical views
  • G. Thomas Tanselle and Jackson R. Bryer consider Fitzgerald?s early reputation
  • Matthew Bruccoli looks at Fitzgerald?s maturation as reflected in the novel
  • Don Seiters on imagery and symbolism in The great Gatsby
  • John Callahan on Fitzgerald's use of American iconography
  • Milton R. Stern on the American dream and Fitzgerald's romantic excesses
  • James E. Miller discusses stylistic approach to first person
  • James E. Miller on meaning of the novel
  • Scott Donaldson on Gatsby and the historical antecedents for Gatsby
  • Joyce A. Rowe on Gatsby's relationship with Nick
  • James L.W. West on the original title's significance to theme
  • Scott Donaldson on possessions and character in The great Gatsby
  • Works by F. Scott Fitzgerald.