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Celebrating 100 Years of The Great Gatsby!

4/8/2025

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Summary

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Get ready to celebrate a century of literary brilliance! On April 10, 2025, The Great Gatsby turns 100, and festivities will light up the nation. In New York City, the Empire State Building will glow green, while USC Libraries showcases the novel's enduring legacy. Join in the fun with themed parties, ice cream treats, and a scavenger hunt in Hot Springs, Arkansas!

History

Historical Context

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," published in 1925, captures the Jazz Age's complexities, including class struggles and the elusive American Dream. Initially overlooked, its popularity surged during World War II, highlighting themes of social mobility and disillusionment. As the novel approaches its centennial, it remains a lens through which contemporary issues of identity and inequality are examined, reflecting ongoing societal tensions.

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Get ready to celebrate a century of literary brilliance! On April 10, 2025, The Great Gatsby turns 100, and festivities will light up the nation. In New York City, the Empire State Building will glow green, while USC Libraries showcases the novel's enduring legacy. Join in the fun with themed parties, ice cream treats, and a scavenger hunt in Hot Springs, Arkansas!

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