CBS Reports - 1959 The Great American Novel was released on:

USA: 9 April 1968

"The Great Gatsby" is considered a great American novel for its exploration of the Jazz Age and the American Dream, depicting the excesses and disillusionment of the time. F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing style and themes of social class, identity, and the pursuit of wealth resonate with readers, making it a timeless classic that reflects important aspects of American society.

"the grapes of wrath"

American history had a great deal of influence on the novel. This can be seen in the vast popularity of western novels and novels about Native Americans.

"The Great Gatsby" is a 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It is a classic American novel that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream through the story of Jay Gatsby and his obsession with Daisy Buchanan.