The Great Gatsby is a classic American novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the 1920s, it tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, and his obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. The book explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream, while also providing a scathing critique of the Jazz Age society. The Great Gatsby is renowned for its lyrical prose, vivid characters, and its portrayal of the disillusionment and decadence of the Roaring Twenties. It is considered one of the greatest works of American literature.