Fitzgerald's the Great Gatsby (Cliffs Notes) [Paperback]

Cliffs Notes (Author), Kate Maurer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cliffsnotes Literature | Publication Date: June 19, 2000

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the familiar format.

CliffsNotes on The Great Gatsby explores F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of triumph, tragedy, and a classic love triangle in the 1920s.

Following the story of a young Midwesterner who's fascinated by the mysterious past and opulent lifestyle of his landlord, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each chapter within the novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• Personal background on the author
• Introduction to and synopsis of the book
• In-depth character analyses
• Critical essays on topics of interest
• Review section that features interactive questions and suggested essay topics and practice projects
• Resource Center with books, videos, and Web sites that can help round out your knowledge

Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

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About the Author

Kate Maurer received her Ph.D. in English from Marquette University and is currently an Assistant Professor of Composition and English at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 90 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes (June 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764586017
• ISBN-13: 978-0764586019
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful., August 20, 2002

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This review is from: Fitzgerald's the Great Gatsby (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

"Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (Cliffs Notes)" is a great way to help you understand what you're reading, if you're having difficulties. If you're not having a problem reading "The Great Gatsby," this will give you questions to test your knowledge of the book. Of course, you should read the Cliffs Notes AFTER you read "The Great Gatsby," not instead of. I recommend.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Relatively good notes for subject, October 29, 2005

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G. Larson "fhimas88888888" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fitzgerald's the Great Gatsby (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

Here is an honest review of the book for what it is, not the ethical and educational implications of reading this book. In terms of the educational value received from the book, it's not too bad. Although their vocabulary isn't as great as the vocabular sparknotes employs, their guides seem to colloquially explain the subject material, which is the purpose of the book. I bought the book because I was at Target and needed a guide for an upcomming test where I wouldn't have internet access the nights before (I usually use sparknotes because it's free), and I was surprised by the writing quality of the book. Granted, it's not as good as Fitzgeral's writing, however it does relate the story, which is the primary purpose for a history class.

Concerning the people who have condemned this book, they need to understand the multiple approaches to learning subject areas. Currently I maintain a schedule where on good days I receive 6 hours of sleep and on bad a receive 3 to none because of my busy schedule and heavy extra-cirricular activity. Reading cliff-notes doesn't mean we as readers won't look in the book for quotes (for example - writing a paper) to support our ideas. Simply condemning them because they're not the real book is unfair to the book, the authors, and the people that use cliff notes for ligitimate purposes. Overall, it conveys the idea well, however sparknotes does an equally decent job.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the better CliffsNotes, November 15, 2011

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This review is from: Fitzgerald's the Great Gatsby (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

Added to the book a great deal for me. For a handful of great books, I like CliffsNotes to help me see things I missed in the book. The CliffNotes on WALDEN are superb, for example. While this one may not be just as good as Walden, it was worth the money. I'd buy it again. Hey, slackers, read the actual book, though. You may like it. :)