| re: Gatsby Always Fails: My Explanation |
| Posted by: den 04:27 pm EDT 05/01/24 |
| In reply to: re: Gatsby Always Fails: My Explanation - Hair 02:34 pm EDT 05/01/24 |
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| I think it’s the kind of book that needs to be done in the context of a class or a seminar or a book club where there can be discussion. I taught the book for many years, and it’s one of my favorites. In fact, I think it’s probably the best American novel of the 20th century. But the first time I read it (also outside of a class) I didn’t get what the fuss was about either. It reveals its many riches upon rereading. I thought the immersive Gatsby last year did a decent job — not great, but decent — , and I’m interested in seeing both musical versions, though I’m sure I’ll quibble with some of the changes that were made. |
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