Join literature teachers Ali Graziosi, an expert in Southern Gothic storytelling, and Chelsea Wagenaar, a poet with a knack for F. Scott Fitzgerald, as they tackle the quest for the 'Great American Novel.' They explore works from Faulkner's fragmented narratives to Gatsby's disillusionment with the American Dream. The conversation dives into the defining characteristics of this elusive title, touching on iconic authors like Twain and Hemingway, while also considering the ongoing significance of the past in shaping American literature.