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Ladataan... Kultahattu (1925)Tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Esta obra maestra nos sumerge en la Nueva York de los felices años veinte, una época marcada por el materialismo, la falta de moral y la corrupción. A través de sus personajes, Fitzgerald explora la decadencia de la llamada “generación perdida”. El protagonista, Jay Gatsby, encarna el rápido ascenso social soñado por muchos, pero también la ilusión de recuperar un amor perdido. La trama se desarrolla en torno a fiestas extravagantes, amores imposibles y la búsqueda del sueño americano. ( ) I didn't remember much of this from high school, and even if I had, then I was 17 with no life experience and these characters were over a decade older, and now I'm 38 with some life experience and the characters are almost a decade younger than I am. So surely a reread would be in order. The most interesting thing about the book I'd say is the critical reaction and estimation of it. The novel itself I see as well written but with unlikely plot elements for a realist novel and weakness in characterization. I agree with HL Mencken, who said of it "in form no more than a glorified anecdote, and not too probable at that". The reviews of its day were mixed, which seems appropriate. Now however it has been raised up to the very heights of the literary canon, symbolizing the downside of the American Dream. This despite the fact that becoming wealthy through being drafted into an organized crime syndicate is not, I thought, actually part of the mythical 'American Dream', which has more to do with success through hard work - of which there is none here. Very well, but it is also symbolic of the Roaring Twenties, they say. Perhaps a very slight segment of that decade, yes, but the 1% is always the 1% in any decade, and today's super wealthy are surely as decadent as this. To be symbolic of a time period is to show the life of the great mass of commoners, which is not The Great Gatsby's concern. There's the doomed love story, and the fact that Gatsby remade himself for Daisy. Well, it's made clear that he always had a lust to become wealthy and "successful", and this had nothing to do with Daisy; he ran away from his parents and from his background towards his ambition before he ever met her. The love story itself is fairly weak sauce: after they are reunited, about the extent of it is that Gatsby says that Daisy "comes over every afternoon". What happens those afternoons, what is Daisy feeling and weighing up at those times? Wuthering Heights, it's not. Not to say it's not a decent short novel. It has its merits, but The Great American Novel... no. I honestly don't recall much about my first encounter with The Great Gatsby, other than not being particularly interested. Back in 9th grade, there were many things I deemed more important than literature. Now, 40 years later, I find myself with a newfound appreciation for Fitzgerald's seminal work. This time, the book struck a different chord. Tom Buchanan's not-so-subtle racist jabs caught my attention immediately—something I glossed over in my youth. The dialogues often felt flat, except when our guide Nick Carraway took the reins. It's hard to believe I nearly forgot he was the narrator. His perspective, especially on Jordan Baker, really grabbed me this time. Jordan, a character I barely remembered, now had me hanging on her every word. Daisy still irked me, and Gatsby's grand persona felt even more fantastical. Tom and Myrtle... I'm still figuring them out. But George Wilson, a mere footnote in my first reading, now intrigued me with his poignant storyline. Key Themes and Useful Lessons With countless reviews over its 100-year history, I doubt I can offer new insights into Gatsby. However, on a personal note, the book imparted some lessons relevant to today:
Interesting Quotes Here are two of the book's most iconic quotes: "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." - Nick as Narrator This final line captures the relentless struggle against time and history, highlighting the often futile effort to escape our past. "They're a rotten crowd...You're worth the whole damn bunch put together." - Nick to Gatsby. Nick's affirmation of Gatsby's worth amidst corruption underscores the value of integrity over the moral decay surrounding us. To my surprise, this re-read was incredibly rewarding, offering insights into both the the human condition and the world around us. I highly recommend it for those seeking deeper self-understanding and societal reflection. Next on my list are This Side of Paradise and Tender Is the Night. Post Script: About the Movies A week after finishing the book, my wife and I embarked on a Gatsby film marathon, starting with the 1974 Robert Redford and Mia Farrow version, then moving on to Baz Luhrmann's 2013 adaptation. The '74 film's fidelity to the book, particularly in dialogue, offered a sense of authenticity I valued. Daisy and Myrtle were as annoying as expected, but Sam Waterston's Nick and Lois Chiles' Jordan stood out, bringing depth to their characters that resonated with my reading experience. (Plus, I've had crust on Lois Chiles since Moonraker.) The 2013 version, while visually stunning, was a bit over the top. Luhrmann's flair, though impressive, seemed unnecessary for a story already rich in itself. A tip for high schoolers seeking a shortcut for their book report: the Redford film might just get you an A.
F. Scott Fitzgerald excelled at this sort of character. Few can write a more vivid neighbor, train conductor or, more usually, bartender. Here are five reasons supplemented by quotes from The Great Gatsby that best explain Fitzgerald’s magnum opus and why it is a timeless classic, drawing legions of readers through ages. American classic captures romance, debauchery of Jazz Age. What gives the story distinction is something quite different from the management of the action or the handling of the characters; it is the charm and beauty of the writing. Fitzgerald's jazz age masterpiece has become a tantalising metaphor for the eternal mystery of art. Kuuluu näihin kustantajien sarjoihinArion Press (15) Biblioteca Folha (5) Blackbirds (2014) — 37 lisää Delfinserien (82) detebe (20183) Gallimard, Folio (5338) Grandes éxitos (2) Lanterne (L 30) New Directions Classics (NC9) Penguin English Library, 2012 series (2018-06) Penguin Modern Classics (746) Reclams Universal-Bibliothek (9242) Světová četba (248) Westvaco American Classics (2004) Sisältyy tähän:The "Great Gatsby" and "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" (Collector's Library) (tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald) The Great Gatsby / Tender is the Night / This Side of Paradise / The Beautiful and the Damned / The Last Tycoon (tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald) Tender Is the Night / This Side of Paradise / The Great Gatsby / The Last Tycoon (tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald) F. Scott Fitzgerald Collection: The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and Damned and Tender is the Night (Collins Classics) (tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald) F Scott Fitzgerald Premium 9 Book Collection (5 novels & 40 short stories) (tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald) A este lado del paraíso ; El gran Gatsby ; [traducción, A este lado del paraíso, Juan Benet Goitia ; traducción, El gran Gatsby, E. Piñas] (tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald) F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby, All the Sad Young Men & Other Writings 1920–26 (LOA #353) (Library of America, 353) (tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald) O Pioneers! / The Great Gatsby / The Good Earth (tekijä: F. Scott Fitzgerald Buck Willa Cather, Pearl S.) A Quarto of Modern Literature (tekijä: Leonard Brown) Tämä on uudelleenkerrottu:The Chosen and the Beautiful (tekijä: Nghi Vo) Jake, Reinvented (tekijä: Gordon Korman) Tällä on sarjaan kuulumaton esiosaNick (tekijä: Michael Farris Smith) Mukaelmia:The Great Gatsby [2013 film] (tekijä: Baz Luhrmann) The Great Gatsby [1974 film] (tekijä: Jack Clayton) Lyhennelty täällä:Innoitti:The Double Bind (tekijä: Chris Bohjalian) Gorsky (tekijä: Vesna Goldsworthy) Daisy Buchanan's Daughter (tekijä: Tom Carson) Tällä on käyttöopas/käsikirja:Tutkimuksia:F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby (Icon Reader's Guides to Essential Criticism) (tekijä: Nicolas Tredell) Tämän tekstillä on selostus:Tällä on konkordanssiSisältää opiskelijan oppaanSisältää opettajan oppaanPalkinnotDistinctionsNotable Lists
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