Mercurial Jay Gatsby's destructive passion for Daisy Buchanan is played out against the background of Long Island high society. Viewed through the eyes of an outsider, Gatsby's life is the story of a generation - glitz and glamour turning sour, and the high life turning to ashes. Immersing you in the decadence of America's Jazz Age, The Great Gatsby is brought to life in this sizzling new stage adaptation. Recreating the sights, sounds and feel of America's 'Roaring Twenties' as seen through the eyes of Nick Carraway, F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece is a brilliant evocation of a society obsessed with wealth and status. This masterful adaptation by Stephen Sharkey was first published to coincide with the premiere and national tour by Blackeyed Theatre, opening in September 2015.

About F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was one of the finest American novelists of the twentieth century. Best known for his novels The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and the Damned and Tender is the Night, he was also a master of the short story. His work has been adapted many times for both stage and screen. Stephen Sharkey is a Liverpool playwright based in London. He has had work produced throughout the UK. As well as many original works he has adapted classic novels for the stage, including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Old Curiosity Shop. A founding member of The Miniaturists group, his plays The May Queen (2007) and Sex and the Three Day Week (2014) are published by Methuen Drama.

Additional information

Sku

GOR010791115

ISBN 13

9781474275118

ISBN 10

1474275117

Title

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Author

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Series

Modern Plays

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Year published

20150908

Number of pages

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins