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USC Celebrates Gatsby Centennial with Exhibit and NYC Festivities

4/8/2025

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USC Honors Gatsby

USC Libraries is honoring the centennial of The Great Gatsby with a captivating exhibit showcasing F. Scott Fitzgerald's original manuscripts and personal artifacts, running until July 15. Meanwhile, on April 11, the Empire State Building will glow green, celebrating the novel's enduring themes alongside a series of Gatsby-themed festivities across New York City.

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Gatsby Celebrates Centenary

On April 10, 2025, The Great Gatsby will celebrate its 100th anniversary, inviting us to explore the haunting themes of the American Dream and the excesses of the Jazz Age. Through Jay Gatsby's heartbreaking quest for love and riches, the novel exposes deep class divides and moral decay, with New York hosting events to honor its lasting impact.

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USC Honors Gatsby

USC Libraries is honoring the centennial of The Great Gatsby with a captivating exhibit showcasing F. Scott Fitzgerald's original manuscripts and personal artifacts, running until July 15. Meanwhile, on April 11, the Empire State Building will glow green, celebrating the novel's enduring themes alongside a series of Gatsby-themed festivities across New York City.

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