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F. Scott Fitzgerald's The great Gatsby / edited & with an introduction by Harold Bloom

Published
New York : Bloom's Literary Criticism/Infobase Pub., [2006]
Copyright Date
©2006
Physical Description
143 pages ; 23 cm.
Additional Creators
Bloom, Harold

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Contents
Introduction -- Biographical sketch -- The story behind the story -- List of characters -- Summary and analysis -- Critical views -- G. Thomas Tanselle and Jackson R. Bryer consider Fitzgerald's early reputation -- Matthew Bruccoli looks at Fitzgerald's maturation as reflected in the novel -- Don Seiters on imagery and symbolism in The great Gatsby -- John F. Callahan on Fitzgerald's use of American iconography -- Milton R. Stern on the American dream and Fitzgerald's romantic excesses -- James E. Miller, Jr. discusses stylistic approach to first person -- James E. Miller, Jr. on meaning of the novel -- Scott Donaldson on Gatsby and the historical antecedents for Gatsby -- Joyce A. Rowe on Gatsby's relationship with Nick -- James L.W. West III on the original title's significance to theme -- Scott Donaldson on possessions and character in The great Gatsby -- Works by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Summary
Presents critical essays on F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.
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ISBN
0791085805
9780791085806
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134) and index.
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