The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a classic American novel set in the 1920s. The story follows Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire, as he tries to win back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan. Through Gatsby's pursuit of the American Dream, the novel explores themes of wealth, love, and the corruption of the upper class. With its lyrical prose and vivid depiction of the Jazz Age, The Great Gatsby is a timeless tale of ambition and disillusionment.