I first read The Great Gatsby when I was 16. At the time, I found its language complicated, and its message somewhat beyond my understanding.

But now I get it. And it stands out as an iconic story and incredible illustration of greed, corruption, and economic disparity in America. 

A Brief Thought: The Great Gatsby

A (literal) few words on a book that helped expand my perspective on life.

I first read The Great Gatsby when I was 16. At the time, I found its language complicated, and its message somewhat beyond my understanding.



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