The Great Gatsby. Stories

Absolute world classics, prose of the highest level, created by the master with impeccable taste and unique literary gift. The Great Gatsby is one of the most famous and popular works of American literature, which is invariably included in the lists of the greatest books of the 20th century. The novel tells about the "eyelid of jazz", a brilliant era of music and entertainment. The exquisite and surprisingly living story of the fatal love, which the heroes carried through the years. The story of the "Way upstairs" and the "life upstairs" of a strong man, who sincerely believed that he had automatically gains happiness that reached the heights of power and wealth. Men whose loss of illusions was slow - and very cruel ... The book also includes the author’s chosen stories, who are recognized by a number of critics in his work. The collection is accompanied by an introductory article on the life and work of the writer