Introduction

Biographical sketch

The story behind the story

List of characters

Summary and analysis

Critical views

G. Thomas Tanselle and Jackson R. Bryer consider Fitzgerald?s early reputation

Matthew J. Bruccoli looks at Fitzgerald's maturation as reflected in the novel

Don Seiters on imagery and symbolism in The great Gatsby

John F. Callahan on Fitzgerald's use of American iconography

Milton R. Stern on the American dream and Fitzgerald's romantic excesses

James E. Miller discusses stylistic approach to first person

James E. Miller, Jr. on the meaning of the novel

Scott Donaldson on Gatsby and the historical antecedents for Gatsby

Joyce A. Rowe on Gatsby's relationship with Nick

James L.W. West on the original title's significance to theme

Scott Donaldson on possessions and character in The great Gatsby

Works by F. Scott Fitzgerald.