Historical Events tagged with "jazz age"

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Arts & Culture

Publication of The Great Gatsby

April 10th, 1925 99 years ago

F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' was first published by Charles Scribner's Sons in New York City. This novel, which would become a classic of American literature, explores themes of wealth, society, and the American Dream during the Jazz Age. Its release marked a significant moment for Fitzgerald, who had been struggling to find a commercial success. The book's complex characters and portrayal of the Roaring Twenties captured the imagination of readers and critics alike, setting the stage for its lasting legacy.

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