The Great Gatsby with Audio Download

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This is a unique story of social class interactions with various intriguing characters. Nick, a newcomer to New York, is trusted by those around him to keep their secrets. Daisy, though sharp-tongued, is admired by many men. Behind that, she constantly tries to hide her heartbreak from her husband's betrayal. Tom, Daisy's husband and Nick's college friend, is an educated, wealthy man with a rough demeanor. He enjoys cheating but does not like being cheated on. Jordan, a beautiful and cynical young woman, is dating Nick. From her, Nick learns of the affairs that Daisy and Tom are having with their respective partners. Like planets orbiting the sun, their social interactions revolve around a young, mysterious man—newly wealthy—named Gatsby. This novel is a portrait of the social life of New York in the 1920s. After World War I, new wealthy individuals emerged, showcasing the decline of social and moral values in cynicism, greed, and the pursuit of pleasure.