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This beautiful jacketed hardback edition presents F. Scott Fitzgerald classic novel, The Great Gatsby, with brand-new, full-colour illustrations by Ludovic Salle. Jay Gatsby is a mystery to Nick. On the surface he is a man of wealth and excess - throwing wild, extravagant parties that run deep into the night. But cracks begin to show in this façade as we meet Daisy Buchanan, the lady across the lake who is the object of his quiet obsession. As events unfold, both Gatsby and narrator Nick are forced to confront the rot beneath the shiny surface of high society and the unreality of the American dream. A 100 years since its publication, this tragic love story remains a paragon of the Great American Novel. Whether you're approaching The Great Gatsby for the first time, or want to experience it afresh with new illustrations, this unabridged collectible edition is perfect for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works, beautifully presented with full-colour, specially-commissioned illustrations, patterned endpapers and dust jackets.
This beautiful jacketed hardback edition presents F. Scott Fitzgerald classic novel, The Great Gatsby, with brand-new, full-colour illustrations by Ludovic Salle.
Jay Gatsby is a mystery to Nick. On the surface he is a man of wealth and excess - throwing wild, extravagant parties that run deep into the night. But cracks begin to show in this façade as we meet Daisy Buchanan, the lady across the lake who is the object of his quiet obsession. As events unfold, both Gatsby and narrator Nick are forced to confront the rot beneath the shiny surface of high society and the unreality of the American dream.
A 100 years since its publication, this tragic love story remains a paragon of the Great American Novel. Whether you're approaching The Great Gatsby for the first time, or want to experience it afresh with new illustrations, this unabridged collectible edition is perfect for any lover of classic literature.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works, beautifully presented with full-colour, specially-commissioned illustrations, patterned endpapers and dust jackets.