"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald delves into the narrative of Jay Gatsby, a man who rose from humble beginnings to amass great wealth, all driven by his enduring love for Daisy Buchanan, a woman from his past. Against the backdrop of 1920s New York, the novel unfolds through the eyes of Nick Carraway, offering a poignant exploration of ambition, love, and the illusions of the American Dream.