"The Great Gatsby" is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows the life of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man living in Long Island during the 1920s. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man who becomes Gatsby's neighbor and is drawn into his extravagant lifestyle. Gatsby is in love with Daisy Buchanan, a married woman from his past, and he throws lavish parties in the hopes of winning her back. As the novel unfolds, the themes of love, wealth, and the American Dream are explored, leading to a tragic and dramatic conclusion.