The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a classic American novel set in the 1920s. It tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, and his obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Through Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and love, the novel explores themes of the American Dream, social class, and the emptiness of materialism. With its lyrical prose and vivid depiction of the Jazz Age, The Great Gatsby is considered one of the greatest works of American literature.