The Great Gatsby:Studying the 1920's and the American Dream

The Great Gatsby:Studying the 1920's and the American Dream
An Internet Hotlist on The Great Gatsby

created by Tara N. Lawson
University of Virginia

Introduction

The Great Gatsby is read year after year in high schools. The novel potentially represents life in the 1920's and the destruction of the American Dream. I want to know what you think about this statement. Now that we have finished reading the novel, let's take a look at what it meant to live in the 1920's and attempt to define tha American Dream. In addition to using these Internet sites, I encourage you to look also at books and magazines in order to find out about The Great Gatsby, the 1920's, and the American Dream. The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Beginner Gatsby Guide - This site contains character descriptions, themes of the novel, and brief background of both Fitzgerald and the 1920's.
Great Gatsby Website - This site offers detailed information on the novel The Great Gatsby.
THe Great Gatsby (1925) - This site provides great links to essays and other sites. Some links may take you to sites that are already singled on this list. Still, explorethis site and see what you can find new.
Extensive Gatsby List - This site provides links to a variety of essays that relate to The Great Gatsby, the 1920's, and the American Dream.
American Cultural History: Decade 1920-1929 - This site provides an extensive amount of information about the decade 1920-1929.

Content by Tara N. Lawson, tnl8q@virginia.edu
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Last revised Wed Nov 1 13:53:51 US/Pacific 2000