The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a tale of ambition, love, and the elusive American Dream set in the opulent 1920s. Narrated by Nick Carraway, it follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, who throws lavish parties in hopes of rekindling his romance with Daisy Buchanan, a woman he loved in the past but who is now married. As Gatsby's obsession with Daisy leads to a rekindled affair, the story explores themes of wealth, social class, and moral decay. Ultimately, Gatsby's dream unravels in tragedy, highlighting the emptiness of chasing an idealized past.