F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' marks its 100th anniversary on April 10, celebrated for its enduring impact despite initial poor reception. Initially overlooked, the novel gained traction in the 1940s when critics began re-evaluating it, and the military distributed thousands of copies to U.S. soldiers during WWII. Today, with 30 million copies sold and numerous film adaptations, it is a definitive American classic. Following its entry into the public domain in 2021, creative reinterpretations have flourished, demonstrating Gatsby's lasting relevance and versatility in modern culture.
Initially published to indifference, F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' achieved fame posthumously, affirming its status as a cultural touchstone and an enduring classic.
The Great Gatsby only found its footing in the 1940s when critics revisited it, aided by the U.S. military distributing copies to soldiers during WWII.
Entering the public domain in 2021 has unleashed a wave of creative reinterpretations of The Great Gatsby, including queer adaptations and genre mash-ups.
With around 30 million copies sold globally and multiple film adaptations, The Great Gatsby has become a definitive American literary classic through its cultural impact.
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