

The Book Club: what we get wrong about The Great Gatsby
Jan 22, 2025
Joining the discussion is Sarah Churchwell, a Professor and author noted for her work on Fitzgerald's classic, including an introduction to its new edition. She dives into common misconceptions about The Great Gatsby and challenges the glamorous portrayals shaped by Hollywood. Churchwell highlights the novel’s deeper themes of materialism and moral complexity, particularly in Gatsby and Daisy's tumultuous relationship. She also examines the historical biases of race and anti-Semitism in the text, offering critical insights that resonate with today's issues.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Unveiling Gatsby's Dark Narratives
03:29 • 19min
Gatsby and Daisy: Love and Cynicism
22:45 • 6min
Exploring Spirituality and Symbolism in The Great Gatsby
29:05 • 2min
Epigraphs and Evolution in Gatsby
31:20 • 7min
Navigating Historical Biases in Literary Classics
38:08 • 5min