The 1920's brought us great Jazz, great Art, and great literary works by F. Scott Fitzgerald, A.A. Milne, Ernest Hemingway and Alexey Tolstoy. The Jazz Age also brilliantly ushered in the era of prohibition. Organized Crime and Bootlegging flourished under the prohibition Amendment, creating a new breed of Millionaire. So sets the stage for The Great Gatsby.
Our story centers on Gatsby, our lavish and eccentric Anti-Hero as he throws debauch party after party in the hopes of wooing the women across the bay. Nick Carraway, one of my favorite narrators, watches as the "party" spirals out of control. I'm sure most, if not all of us, have already read The Great Gatsby, but this quick read will be the perfect way to kick off our summer book club. Plus, the great Leonardo DiCaprio is headlining a new film adaptation in December that is sure to put a great modern spin on the classic tale.
So, let's all dive into one of the most romanticized eras of all time and enjoy the timeless classic that is The Great Gatsby. Cheers "old sport[s]!"
~Ryan
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