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100 years of The Great Gatsby

Daily Politics from the New Statesman

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Balancing Realism and Symbolism in Gatsby

This chapter analyzes 'The Great Gatsby' as a modernist work, highlighting the interplay between realism and symbolism in Fitzgerald's writing. The speakers discuss how the author reflects a specific American society while weaving in surreal elements that enhance the novel's enduring significance.

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