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En pleines « Roaring Twenties », période de croissance et d'insouciance aux États-Unis, un personnage discret mais extravagant fascine son nom : Gatsby. Gatsby est un personne connu de tous, pourtant peu savent réellement qui il est. Habitant une somptueuse propriété de milliers d'hectare à Long Island, Gatsby est un véritable mondain qui invite tout le gratin du ghota new-yorkais pour des fêtes démesurées. Mais l'argent, l'apparat, le pouvoir et la célébrité ne rend pas heureux Gatsby, ces fêtes sont pour lui le moyen de reconquérir celle qu'il a toujours aimé, Daisy !

Gatsby le Magnifique

Step into the Roaring Twenties with "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This iconic novel immerses you in the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age, where mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby hosts extravagant parties in pursuit of lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Through the eyes of Nick Carraway, the story unravels, revealing the dark underbelly of wealth and privilege. With lyrical prose, Fitzgerald explores the American Dream, love, and obsession. A timeless classic, "The Great Gatsby" is a vivid portrait of an era that still captivates readers today. Delve into the opulence and tragedy of the Gatsby era in this literary gem.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Francis Scott Fitzgerald, born Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald on September 24, 1896, was a celebrated American author of the Jazz Age, known for his iconic novel "The Great Gatsby". His life and work epitomize the spirit and excesses of the Roaring Twenties. 
Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and he attended Princeton University, where he began to nurture his passion for writing. His debut novel, "This Side of Paradise," published in 1920, brought him immediate success, making him a literary sensation. 
However, it was "The Great Gatsby", published in 1925, that solidified his reputation as one of America's greatest novelists. Set in the opulent world of Long Island's elite, the novel explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. Today, it is considered one of the greatest American novels ever written. 
Fitzgerald's writing was characterized by its vivid portrayal of the era's excesses and its sharp social commentary. He and his wife, Zelda Fitzgerald, became iconic figures of the Jazz Age, known for their extravagant lifestyle. 
Unfortunately, Fitzgerald's personal life was marred by struggles with alcoholism and financial difficulties. His later works, like "Tender Is the Night", also received critical acclaim but didn't achieve the same level of success as "The Great Gatsby." 
Tragically, F. Scott Fitzgerald passed away on December 21, 1940, at the age of 44. While he didn't live to witness the full extent of his literary legacy, his works continue to be celebrated for their exploration of the American experience, making him a timeless figure in American literature.

The Great Gatsby

Ultimo romanzo di Fitzgerald, rimasto incompiuto e tradotto per il cinema da Elia Kazan, L'amore dell'ultimo milionario è la storia di un produttore cinematografico di Hollywood, Monroe Stahr (interpretato nel film da Robert De Niro), figura dichiaratamente ispirata a quella di Irving Thalberg, golden boy della mgm dal 1924 al 1936. Stahr è un self-made man autoritario ma illuminato, geniale nelle intuizioni che guidano il suo lavoro. Ha la patina dell'eroe romantico, non tanto per il modo in cui sopporta il peso delle responsabilità, quanto perché una malattia fatale allunga su di lui l'ombra della tragedia. Vedovo della diva Minna Davis, s'innamora di una donna umile e sensuale, mentre sullo sfondo della depressione economica combatte una battaglia cruenta per il controllo della casa di produzione in cui lavora. Già pubblicato con il titolo Gli ultimi fuochi, in una versione infedele e rabberciata, L'amore dell'ultimo milionario viene ora riproposto con la cura filologica e il rigore che spettano di diritto a un maestro del romanzo del Novecento. Monroe Stahr emerge da queste pagine incompiute come l'ultima incarnazione dell'eroe fitzgeraldiano, dopo Jay Gatsby e Dick Diver. Nella malattia che lo opprime, ma che non gli impedisce di aprirsi a un nuovo amore e di lottare per la propria arte, non è peraltro difficile intravedere un autoritratto commovente e autunnale dello stesso scrittore, e degli ultimi, sofferti anni della sua breve vita.

L'amore dell'ultimo milionario

The story of Dick and Nicole Divers, rich Americans holding court in their villa on the French Riviera during the 1920s. Into their circle comes Rosemary Hoyt, a film star, who is instantly attracted to them, but understands little of the dark secrets and hidden corruption that bind them.

Tender is the night

Publiée dans un magazine littéraire des années folles avant de figurer dans l'anthologie de nouvelles "Tales of the Jazz Age", "Un diamant gros comme le Ritz" est l'une des meilleures et des plus célèbres nouvelles de l'auteur de "Gatsby le magnifique". Inspirée par l'été que Fitzgerald passa près de White Sulphur Springs Montana, elle relate l'histoire d'un jeune homme de la petite bourgeoisie provinciale qui tombe amoureux d'une très riche héritière vivant dans une propriété d'un luxe inouï. Elle lui rend son amour mais il est condamné par le secret entourant la fortune familiale. Celle-ci résulte de l'exploitation d'une mine composée d'un immense bloc de diamant, "plus gros que l'hôtel Ritz".

Un diamant gros comme le Ritz

L'oeuvre intégrale annotée :
En 1922, Long Island résonne au son des fêtes somptueuses organisées par Jay Gatsby, un millionnaire aussi dispendieux qu'intrigant. Mille légendes courent sur son compte, mais ce que tout le monde ignore, c'est que Gatsby ne cherche à éblouir qu'une seule personne : la belle Daisy Buchanan, son amour de jeunesse, désormais mariée à un riche héritier. Dans ce grand classique de la littérature américaine, Fitzgerald mêle au tableau mordant des Années folles le portrait d'un héros fascinant, et nous livre l'un des plus beaux romans du XXe siècle.
Nouveaux programmes.
Dossier : un héros des Années folles.
Par Annelise Narvaez.
- Biographie de l'auteur, histoire de l'oeuvre.
- Contexte historique.
- Guide de lecture.
- Analyse de l'oeuvre.
Prolongements interdisciplinaires : histoire des arts / histoire.
Exercices écrits et oraux, questions de grammaire, groupement de textes, glossaire.

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