The Great Gatsby is a classic novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the 1920s, the story revolves around Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, and his obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Through vivid descriptions and lyrical prose, Fitzgerald captures the decadence and disillusionment of the Jazz Age. The Great Gatsby explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream, making it a timeless tale of ambition and the consequences of pursuing an unattainable ideal.