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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
Publication date
March 27, 2015
Pages
299
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781442249073
ISBN-10
1442249072
Dimensions
1 by 6 by 8.75 in.
Weight
1.06 lbs.
Original list price
$25.00
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald produced his third novel, a slim work for which he had high expectations. Despite such hopes, the novel received mixed reviews and lackluster sales. Over the decades, however, the reputation of The Great Gatsby has grown and millions of copies have been sold. One of the bestselling novels of all time, it is also considered one of the most significant achievements in twentieth-century fiction. But what makes Gatsby great? Why do we still care about this book more than eighty-five years after it was published? And how does Gatsby help us make sense of our own lives and times?
In Gatsby: The Cultural History of the Great American Novel, Bob Batchelor explores the birth, life, and enduring influence of The Great Gatsbyâfrom the bookâs publication in 1925 through todayâs headlines filled with celebrity intrigue, corporate greed, and a roller-coaster economy. A cultural historian, Batchelor explains why and how the novel has become part of the fiber of the American ethos and an important tool in helping readers to better comprehend their lives and the broader world around them.
A âbiographyâ of F. Scott Fitzgeraldâs masterpiece, this book examines The Great Gatsbyâs evolution from a nearly-forgotten 1920s time capsule to a revered cultural touchstone. Batchelor explores how this embodiment of the American Dream has become an iconic part of our national folklore, how the central themes and ideas emerging from the bookâfrom the fulfillment of the American Dream to the role of wealth in societyâresonate with contemporary readers who struggle with similar uncertainties today. By exploring the timeless elements of reinvention, romanticism, and relentless pursuit of the unattainable, Batchelor confirms the novelâs status as âThe Great American Novelâ and, more importantly, explains to students, scholars, and fans alike what makes Gatsby so great.
In Gatsby: The Cultural History of the Great American Novel, Bob Batchelor explores the birth, life, and enduring influence of The Great Gatsbyâfrom the bookâs publication in 1925 through todayâs headlines filled with celebrity intrigue, corporate greed, and a roller-coaster economy. A cultural historian, Batchelor explains why and how the novel has become part of the fiber of the American ethos and an important tool in helping readers to better comprehend their lives and the broader world around them.
A âbiographyâ of F. Scott Fitzgeraldâs masterpiece, this book examines The Great Gatsbyâs evolution from a nearly-forgotten 1920s time capsule to a revered cultural touchstone. Batchelor explores how this embodiment of the American Dream has become an iconic part of our national folklore, how the central themes and ideas emerging from the bookâfrom the fulfillment of the American Dream to the role of wealth in societyâresonate with contemporary readers who struggle with similar uncertainties today. By exploring the timeless elements of reinvention, romanticism, and relentless pursuit of the unattainable, Batchelor confirms the novelâs status as âThe Great American Novelâ and, more importantly, explains to students, scholars, and fans alike what makes Gatsby so great.
Editions
Hardcover
from Scarecrow Pr (November 7, 2013)
9780810891951 | details & prices | 299 pages | 6.75 × 9.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.30 lbs | List price $50.00
With Brian Karnofsky (other contributor), Environmental Resource Center (other contributor) |
2nd edition from Van Nostrand Reinhold (January 1, 1997); titled "Hazardous Waste Management Compliance Handbook"
9780442023973 | details & prices | 531 pages | 9.00 × 11.50 × 1.25 in. | 3.45 lbs | List price $84.95
This edition also contains Hazardous Waste Management Compliance Handbook
This edition also contains Hazardous Waste Management Compliance Handbook
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc (March 27, 2015)
9781442249073 | details & prices | 299 pages | 6.00 × 8.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.06 lbs | List price $25.00
About: In 1925, F.
About: In 1925, F.
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