The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a classic novel that explores the decadence and disillusionment of the Jazz Age. Set in the 1920s, the story follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Through vivid descriptions and lyrical prose, Fitzgerald paints a portrait of the American Dream, love, and the emptiness of wealth. This book is a timeless masterpiece of American literature.