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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the familiar format.

CliffsNotes on The Great Gatsby explores F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel of triumph, tragedy, and a classic love triangle in the 1920s.

Following the story of a young Midwesterner who’s fascinated by the mysterious past and opulent lifestyle of his landlord, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each chapter within the novel.  Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• Personal background on the author
• Introduction to and synopsis of the book
• In-depth character analyses
• Critical essays on topics of interest
• Review section that features interactive questions and suggested essay topics and practice projects
• Resource Center with books, videos, and Web sites that can help round out your knowledge

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A fascinating and tragic story of a man obsessed with the idea of success in America. <I>Gatsby's</I> singularity of purpose makes him a caricature of many American ideologies, all told in a spectacular, artful narrative.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: Very helpful., August 20, 2002 By  MAB (USA) - See all my reviews "Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (Cliffs Notes)" is a great way to help you understand what you're reading, if you're having difficulties. If you're not having a problem reading "The Great Gatsby," this will give you questions to test your knowledge of the book. Of course, you should read the Cliffs Notes AFTER you read "The Great Gatsby," not instead of. I recommend.   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Relatively good notes for subject, October 30, 2005 By  G. Larson "fhimas88888888" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews    Here is an honest review of the book for what it is, not the ethical and educational implications of reading this book. In terms of the educational value received from the book, it's not too bad. Although their vocabulary isn't as great as the vocabular sparknotes employs, their guides seem to colloquially explain the subject material, which is the purpose of the book. I bought the book because I was at Target and needed a guide for an upcomming test where I wouldn't have internet access the nights before (I usually use sparknotes because it's free), and I was surprised by the writing quality of the book. Granted, it's not as good as Fitzgeral's writing, however it does relate the story, which is the primary purpose for a history class. Concerning the people who have condemned this book, they need to understand the multiple approaches to learning subject areas. Currently I maintain a schedule where on good days I receive 6 hours of sleep and on bad a receive 3 to none because of my busy schedule and heavy extra-cirricular activity. Reading cliff-notes doesn't mean we as readers won't look in the book for quotes (for example - writing a paper) to support our ideas. Simply condemning them because they're not the real book is unfair to the book, the authors, and the people that use cliff notes for ligitimate purposes. Overall, it conveys the idea well, however sparknotes does an equally decent job.   7 of 11 people found the following review helpful: Pathetic, April 19, 2002 By  "camillecl" (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews I am not a student. I wanted to read The Great Gatsby but I had no one with whom I could discuss the story. I decided in a momentary lapse of judgment to supplement my reading with the Cliffs Notes. Unfortunately, it was full of grammatical errors and what I found to be very superficial commentaries. Share your thoughts with other customers:  › See all 6 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews DONT DO IT I am embarrased that someone is looking at this page and considering reading the cliffnotes for one the the best (and not to mention shortest) pieces of american literature. Read more Published on October 13, 2005 by B. Borie What are you thinking?! Stop right now. Do NOT buy this. Buy the actual book instead! I know, I know, crazy idea in this day and age, but Cliffs Notes are exactly what is wrong with the world of... Read more Published on October 8, 2002 by Conor O'Sullivan The Great Lifesaver Reading the cliffnotes of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby definately got me out of big trouble in an american lit class i've been in. Read more Published on September 8, 2000 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 6 customer reviews...

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