Where to start withThe Great Gatsby
3 versions · originally a book, 2004
Themes: American Dream, Social Class, Love and Loss, Wealth and Excess, Moral Decay.
Start with The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald, 2004) — the book. The Great Gatsby exists in 3 versions across media, beginning as a book in 2004; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Great Gatsby endures as a haunting exploration of the hollow, tragic pursuit of the American Dream among the elite.
✦ Most fans start here
The Great Gatsby (2004)
The original novel
✦ Start hereThe Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald · Book · 2004
The 2004 edition of The Great Gatsby offers the definitive prose of F. Scott Fitzgerald, providing the essential foundation for understanding the tragic obsession driving Jay Gatsby’s mysterious, lavish life.
2013 film
The Great Gatsby
Baz Luhrmann · Film · 2013
Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 movie adaptation visualizes the opulent, frenetic excess of the Jazz Age, effectively capturing Nick Carraway’s perspective as he uncovers the cracks beneath Gatsby’s carefully constructed nouveau riche facade.
Inspired by
The Chosen and the Beautiful
Nghi Vo · Book · 2021
The Chosen and the Beautiful (2021) reimagines the familiar landscape of Fitzgerald’s world through a fresh lens, offering a contemporary perspective that expands upon the original’s themes for modern literary readers.
Common questions
Is The Great Gatsby book from 2004 a sequel to the 2013 movie?
No, the 2004 edition of The Great Gatsby is a reprint of the original novel. The 2013 movie is a film adaptation of the same book. Neither is a sequel to the other, as both are interpretations of the same source material.
Should I read The Chosen and the Beautiful before The Great Gatsby?
It is recommended to read The Great Gatsby first. The Chosen and the Beautiful, published in 2021, is a reimagining of the original story. Reading the source material provides the necessary context to appreciate the themes and characters explored in the 2021 book.
Is The Great Gatsby movie from 2013 based on the 2004 book?
The 2013 movie is an adaptation of the novel. The 2004 book is simply a specific print edition of the original text. Therefore, the film is based on the narrative contained within the 2004 book rather than being a distinct story.
What is the relationship between The Chosen and the Beautiful and The Great Gatsby?
The Chosen and the Beautiful is a 2021 book that serves as a reimagining of The Great Gatsby. While it draws upon the characters and setting established in the original novel, it offers a distinct perspective and narrative interpretation of the classic story.