The Book
The Great Gatsby Ebook (eBooks@Adelaide, The University of Adelaide, Aug. 5, 2013)
If you haven't yet read The Great Gatsby or if you just want to go back and reread certain parts, this ebook version is available to read for free on the computer, ePub, or Kindle. Other titles by Fitzgerald are also available through the same site.
The Great Gatsby (Wikipedia, Feb. 3, 2014)
The Wikipedia page for the novel provides an overview of the book, character descriptions, themes, and the reception of the book. This is also a nice place to start when researching the book, as many links in the bibliography will lead students to other useful sites.
Judging 'Gatsby' by Its Cover(s) (Julie Bosman, The New York Times, April 25, 2013)
Over the years, The Great Gatsby has had many book covers. This NYT article looks into the trend and discusses current cover art and impact on sales. Written shortly before the 2013 movie debuted, this article is ideal for the student interested in business and advertising.
The Great Gatsby Review (the book, that is, circa 1925) (Carolyn Kellogg, The Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2013)
Read an original review of the book from 1925 in this brief LA Times article. Links with more movie information are available through this article as well.
Gatsby, 35 Years Later (Arthur Mizener, The New York Times on the Web, April 24th, 1960)
This piece of work examines The Great Gatsby 35 years after it was published. Mizener includes historical information about Fitzgerald and his writing process for the novel, as well as how the book was received and it's reception among Americans.
LitCharts- The Great Gatsby Themes (The Great Gatsby, LitCharts, 2014)
This resource provides an overview of the book, along with paragraphs dedicated to themes such as the American Dream and class. Symbolism from the book is explored, and the materials are available in an easy-to-use printable format.
Character Map (somethingsosam.com, n.d.)
This character map is a nice visual of the relationships between the main characters in The Great Gatsby. When visiting this link, click on the icon in the top row, second from the left. The title of the character map will be visible.
If you haven't yet read The Great Gatsby or if you just want to go back and reread certain parts, this ebook version is available to read for free on the computer, ePub, or Kindle. Other titles by Fitzgerald are also available through the same site.
The Great Gatsby (Wikipedia, Feb. 3, 2014)
The Wikipedia page for the novel provides an overview of the book, character descriptions, themes, and the reception of the book. This is also a nice place to start when researching the book, as many links in the bibliography will lead students to other useful sites.
Judging 'Gatsby' by Its Cover(s) (Julie Bosman, The New York Times, April 25, 2013)
Over the years, The Great Gatsby has had many book covers. This NYT article looks into the trend and discusses current cover art and impact on sales. Written shortly before the 2013 movie debuted, this article is ideal for the student interested in business and advertising.
The Great Gatsby Review (the book, that is, circa 1925) (Carolyn Kellogg, The Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2013)
Read an original review of the book from 1925 in this brief LA Times article. Links with more movie information are available through this article as well.
Gatsby, 35 Years Later (Arthur Mizener, The New York Times on the Web, April 24th, 1960)
This piece of work examines The Great Gatsby 35 years after it was published. Mizener includes historical information about Fitzgerald and his writing process for the novel, as well as how the book was received and it's reception among Americans.
LitCharts- The Great Gatsby Themes (The Great Gatsby, LitCharts, 2014)
This resource provides an overview of the book, along with paragraphs dedicated to themes such as the American Dream and class. Symbolism from the book is explored, and the materials are available in an easy-to-use printable format.
Character Map (somethingsosam.com, n.d.)
This character map is a nice visual of the relationships between the main characters in The Great Gatsby. When visiting this link, click on the icon in the top row, second from the left. The title of the character map will be visible.