100 Years of 100 Things: The Great Gatsby

This book is the epic story of men at the most demanding moment of their lives, when the horrors, complexities, and triumphs of life are laid bare. Distinguished historian Stephen E. Ambrose portrays the faces of courage and heroism, fear and determination—what Eisenhower called “the fury of an aroused democracy”—that shaped the victory of the citizen soldiers whom Hitler had disparaged. The action begins at midnight, June 5/6, when the first British and American airborne troops jumped into France, and ends at midnight, June 6/7. The book draws on more than 1,400 interviews with American, British, Canadian, French, and German veterans, revealing how the original plans for the invasion had to be abandoned and how enlisted men and junior officers acted on their own initiative.

Maureen Corrigan's "So We Read On" delves into the creation and enduring legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby. " The book explores the historical context of the novel, Fitzgerald's life and influences, and the reasons for its continued relevance. Corrigan examines the novel's themes, characters, and literary techniques, offering fresh insights into its enduring appeal. She also discusses the various adaptations and interpretations of the story, highlighting its impact on popular culture. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the enduring power of "The Great Gatsby. "

Published in 1925, 'The Great Gatsby' is a tragic love story, a mystery, and a social commentary on American life during the Jazz Age. The novel is narrated by Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island and becomes entangled in the lives of his wealthy and mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and Gatsby's obsession to win back his first love, Daisy Buchanan. The story delves into themes of honesty, the temptations of wealth, and the struggle to escape the past, ultimately reflecting on the disintegration of the American Dream.