EAN: 9781598538052

FITZGERALD F SCOTT THE ANNOTATED GREAT GATSBY

"100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: A richly illustrated deluxe edition of the American classic 
with illuminating commentary by a preeminent Fitzgerald scholar The most authoritative edition
ever published: Read Gatsby exactly as Fitzgerald intended-and get an inside look at its
composition and publication "Sumptuous." -Irish Independent Boats against the current  we are
borne back ceaselessly to The Great Gatsby. Now  in this deluxe annotated anniversary edition 
James L. W. West provides running commentary on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel  glossing
contexts  language  literary allusions  and contemporary references. Dozens of illustrations
and photographs throughout the volume vividly recreate the Jazz Age world of Fitzgerald's most
famous work and chronicle its rich cultural afterlife  encouraging readers to linger in the
margins of this deluxe annotated edition.   Drawn from the authoritative Library of America
edition of Fitzgerald's writings  this deluxe edition features:   A new introduction by Amor
Towles  bestselling author of Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow A corrected text of
Gatsby based on Fitzgerald's composite manuscript  working galleys  and personal copies 
Restored American spellings and emendations made by Fitzgerald throughout the book's life  13
annotated letters between Fitzgerald and Gatsby's star editor Maxwell Perkins  A detailed
chronology of Fitzgerald's life and career  plus extensive explanatory and textual notes  With
stunning illustrations  insightful commentary  and fascinating insights into the composition 
editing  and publication of The Great Gatsby  this 100th anniversary edition of "the Great
American novel" is the most authoritative ever published  a must for any fan of this landmark
American novel  and anyone interested in the life and literature of the Jazz Age."--

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