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F. Scott Fitzgerald's The great Gatsby /

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bloom, Harold
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Chelsea House Publishers, 2006.
Series:Bloom's guides.
Subjects:
Fitzgerald, F. Scott > (Francis Scott), > 1896-1940. > Great Gatsby > Examinations > Study guides.
Literature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald, F. Scott)
Examinations.
Fitzgerald, Francis Scott.
Great Gatsby.
Electronic books.
Study guides.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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 F. Callahan on Fitzgerald's use of American iconography
  • Milton R. Stern on the American dream and Fitzgerald's romantic excesses
  • James E. Miller, Jr. discusses stylistic approach to first person
  • James E. Miller, Jr. 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 III on the original title's significance to theme
  • Scott Donaldson on possessions and character in The great Gatsby
  • Works by F. Scott Fitzgerald.