The Great Gatsby: The Only Authorized Edition
By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Introduction by Jesmyn Ward
Foreword by Eleanor Lanahan
Afterword by James L. W. West III
Read by Seth Numrich, with Eleanor Lanahan, Jesmyn Ward, and James L. W. West III
Unabridged
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Retail CD (In Stock)
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1 Format: Retail CD
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$29.99
ISBN: 9781668130834
| Runtime: | 6.00 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Includes an introduction written and read by Jesmyn Ward, a foreword written and read by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s granddaughter, Eleanor Lanahan, and an afterword written and read by Professor James L. W. West IIIThe only edition of the beloved classic that is authorized by Fitzgerald’s family and from his lifelong publisher.
This edition is the enduring original text, updated with the author’s own revisions, a foreword by his granddaughter, and with a new introduction by National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward.
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. First published by Scribner in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Seth Numrich narrates this classic Jazz Age novel…Numrich captures Nick’s optimism and Daisy’s softness with his lively narration. Excelling at long passages full of winding phrases, Numrich brings this novel, now 100 years old, to life…This audiobook, which includes the author’s final revisions, is an exquisite listening experience.” —AudioFile
Author
Author Bio: F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and educated at Princeton, where he was a leader in theatrical and literary activities. He began writing his first novel, This Side of Paradise, while serving in the army. Its publication in 1920 established him as the spokesman for the Jazz Age. His major novels include The Beautiful and Damned, The Great Gatsby, and Tender Is the Night.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Retail CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 6.00 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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