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The Book Club: what we get wrong about The Great Gatsby

Best of the Spectator

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Epigraphs and Evolution in Gatsby

This chapter explores the significance of a fictitious poet's epigraph in 'The Great Gatsby', reflecting on how it encapsulates the tension between the author's playful style and more serious themes. The discussion further critiques Fitzgerald's writing craftsmanship, examining how choices in language can impact the novel's perceived beauty and literary significance.

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