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Auteur(s) : Batchelor, Bob (1968-....)
Titre(s) : Gatsby [Texte imprimé] : the cultural history of the great American novel / Bob Batchelor
Publication : Lanham (Md.) : Rowman & Littlefield, 2014
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (XVI-299 p.) ; 24 cm
Collection : Contemporary American literature
Lien à la collection : Contemporary American literature
Comprend : Pt. I, The Faustian bargain: creating The great Gatsby ; 1. A literary star roaring
through the Twenties ; Breaking bad: Fitzgerald's demise, 1925-1940 ; Pt. II, Gatsby
in the American century : ; 3. Gatsby reborn, 1941-1963 ; 4. A grand illusion, 1964-1980
; 5. All that glitters, 1981-2000 ; 6. Gatsby today, 2001-present ; Pt. III, Gatsby
and the shifting American dream ; The American dream ; 7. Wealth and power ; 8.
Celebrity...an obsession ; Pt. IV, Gatsby lives: the enduring legacy of the great
American novel ; 10. Is romance timeless? ; 11. A hope for reading and the quest
for the great American novel ; 12. Boom, bust, repeat: power, greed, and recklessness
in contemporary America ; 13. The great Gatsby (2013): the film ; Conclusion: Gatsby
is America.
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-294) and index
In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald produced his third novel, a slim work for which he had
high expectations. Despite such hopes, the novel received mixed reviews and lackluster
sales. Over the decades, however, the reputation of The Great Gatsby has grown and
millions of copies have been sold. One of the bestselling novels of all time, it is
also considered one of the most significant achievements in 20th century fiction.
But what makes Gatsby great? Why do we still care about this book more than 85 years
after it was published? And how does Gatsby help us make sense of our own lives and
times? In Gatsby: The Cultural History of the Great American Novel, Bob Batchelor
explores the birth, life, and enduring influence of The Great Gatsby--from the book's
publication in 1925 through today's headlines filled with celebrity intrigue, corporate
greed, and a roller-coaster economy. A cultural historian, Batchelor explains why
and how the novel has become part of the fiber of the American ethos and an important
tool in helping readers to better comprehend their lives and the broader world around
them. A "biography" of F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, this book examines The Great
Gatsby's evolution from a nearly-forgotten 1920s time capsule to a revered cultural
touchstone. Batchelor explores how this embodiment of the American Dream has become
an iconic part of our national folklore, how the central themes and ideas emerging
from the book--from the fulfillment of the American Dream to the role of wealth in
society--resonate with contemporary readers who struggle with similar uncertainties
today. By exploring the timeless elements of reinvention, romanticism, and relentless
pursuit of the unattainable, Batchelor confirms the novel's status as "The Great American
Novel" and, more importantly, explains to students, scholars, and fans alike what
makes Gatsby so great
Sujet(s) : Fitzgerald, Francis Scott (1896-1940). The Great Gatsby
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9780810891951 (cloth) (alk. paper). - ISBN 0810891956 (cloth) (alk. paper). -
ISBN 9780810891968 (erroné) (ebook). - ISBN 0810891964 (ebk.). - ISBN 9780810891968
(ebk.)
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb43876545h
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