Ask most people what The Great Gatsby is about, and you’re likely to hear of flappers, parties, and Jazz Age-glamour. But eye candy-filled screen adaptations aside, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s treasured classic is actually a dark exploration of relationships and the hollowness of the American dream. Inspired by a BBC article, we discuss why this novel is so prone to being misrepresented, then close the discussion off with a larger conversation on often misunderstood books.

<p>Ask most people what The Great Gatsby is about, and you&rsquo;re likely to hear of flappers, parties, and Jazz Age-glamour. But eye candy-filled screen adaptations aside, F. Scott Fitzgerald&rsquo;s treasured classic is actually a dark exploration of relationships and the hollowness of the American dream. Inspired by a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210209-the-worlds-most-misunderstood-novel">BBC article</a>, we discuss why this novel is so prone to being misrepresented, then close the discussion off with a larger conversation on often misunderstood books.</p>

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By The Book

A show that celebrates books, and the act of reading. We delve into topical discussions that rotate between an array of themes and occasions, author interviews, and book club panel discussions.

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