F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is not just a novel – it is a cornerstone of American literature. With more than 25 million copies sold worldwide and required reading in American schools, Gatsby has shaped generations’ understanding of the American dream. Why does this 1925 novel still captivate readers a century later? Fitzgerald captured something essential about America: the belief that anyone can reinvent themselves, the pursuit of success and the complex reality behind the dream. His prose is considered one of the best in American literature – elegant, precise and unforgettable. Three remarkable anniversaries meet: “Gatsby turns 100 in 2025, America celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of Enn Soosaar’s translation into Estonian. Join us on 30 April to discuss why this masterpiece of the Jazz Age still resonates today. Come for the jazz and glamour of the ‘roaring twenties’, enjoy a discussion of the timeless story with our Fulbright Scholar Tucker McLain.
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