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Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby Turns 100: A Cultural Icon

4/15/2025

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby* marks its centennial, solidifying its status as a cultural icon with countless adaptations since its public domain debut in 2021. A fresh annotated edition, enriched by scholar James L.W. West III, unveils Fitzgerald's careful revisions, emphasizing the novel's enduring significance in our contemporary political landscape.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby* marks its centennial, solidifying its status as a cultural icon with countless adaptations since its public domain debut in 2021. A fresh annotated edition, enriched by scholar James L.W. West III, unveils Fitzgerald's careful revisions, emphasizing the novel's enduring significance in our contemporary political landscape.