The Great Gatsby is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Roaring Twenties, it follows the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby 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 a timeless classic that captures the essence of the 1920s and delves into the complexities of human desires.