Class Conflict in F. Scott Fitzgerald's the Great Gatsby (Social Issues in Literature) [Hardcover]

Claudia Johnson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up—Emphasizing the social forces at work during the 1920s' Jazz Age, these essays by literary scholars add important insight into Fitzgerald's classic novel. Discussing such major themes as the American Dream, class consciousness, and social change in the aftermath of World War I, the book guides readers through The Great Gatsby with short, focused essays. The editor brings the topic into the 21st century by ending with essays on current class conflict written by college students and professional journalists. This volume is a good choice for teachers emphasizing higher-level critical-thinking topics connecting classic American literature to today's issues. Students looking for ideas and literary criticism to generate or support a thesis will find a wealth of possibilities here.—Kathy Lehman, Thomas Dale High School Library, Chester, VA
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 153 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven (December 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737739037
• ISBN-13: 978-0737739039
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,570,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)