The Great Gatsby, published a century ago, was initially met with mixed reviews but has evolved into a key literary work taught in schools and reflected in popular culture. The article explores its lasting appeal, highlighting that it is not only an important book but also an enjoyable one, making it more accessible to readers. The storytelling, character development, and mysterious aura of Jay Gatsby captivate audiences, ensuring the novel's place as a staple in the literary canon, inviting both deference and delight.
"In spite of what many critics of the 1920s thought, it's a good book! Let me be clear: I don't mean a Great Book, though Gatsby may also be that."
"Gatsby can be finished in the course of a rainy afternoon or a long plane ride, and Fitzgerald teases that interest, keeping the title character shrouded in an enigmatic aura until the very end of the book."
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