A review of an American classic, The Great Gatsby, on its centenary celebration
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel is emblematic of the jazz age and the Roaring '20s. Annie Murray, the rare books and special collections librarian at the University of Calgary, shares insights about the book and shows off a rare first edition.
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