Step deeper into Gatsby’s America as illusions begin to crack and a mysterious invitation shifts the course of Nick's summer. 🥂🚘

“Every one suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known.” — Nick Carraway

Chapter Two: The Valley of Ashes

Nick ventures beyond West Egg into the bleak wasteland between the city and the suburbs—known ominously as the Valley of Ashes. Here, amidst the dust and decay, he is introduced to Tom Buchanan’s mistress, Myrtle Wilson, and witnesses a gathering that spirals into drunken chaos and violence. This episode strips away the polish of East Coast wealth and reveals the moral emptiness hiding underneath. Through the grotesque contrast between the grandeur of the Eggs and the industrial gloom of the Valley, Fitzgerald intensifies his critique of the American Dream’s hollow core.

This chapter lays bare the cracks in the lives of those clinging to power, pleasure, and status, setting the stage for the deeper unraveling still to come.

Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Previous Chapter: In My Younger and More Vulnerable Years

Next Chapter: The Party at Gatsby’s Mansion 🎉🌙

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For fans of Gatsby’s golden world, explore these unforgettable portrayals and the stars who brought them to life:

• Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby in The Great Gatsby (2013), directed by Baz Luhrmann—bold, dazzling, and tragic.
• Robert Redford’s timeless turn in the 1974 adaptation, offering quiet charisma and classic charm.
• Toby Stephens in the BBC Radio 4 dramatization, capturing Gatsby’s intensity and mystique through voice.
• Paul Rudd as Nick Carraway in the 2000 TV version, lending subtle narration to the unfolding mystery.
• Sam Waterston’s contemplative Nick in the 1974 film—reserved, intelligent, and quietly shaken by Gatsby’s fate.

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Step into the opulent world of Gatsby’s Long Island, where wealth dazzles and secrets fester just beneath the glitter. ✨🏰

“In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.” — Nick Carraway

Chapter One: In My Younger and More Vulnerable Years

In this opening chapter, we meet Nick Carraway, a Yale graduate and World War I veteran, who arrives in West Egg to seek his fortune and peace of mind. As he settles into his modest home beside the lavish mansion of the mysterious Jay Gatsby, we begin to glimpse the glittering but hollow world of 1920s high society. Nick’s reflections introduce us to themes of illusion, class tension, and the elusive promise of the American Dream. This is a world where appearances deceive, and behind every champagne-soaked party lies a story waiting to unfold.

This episode begins our journey through The Great Gatsby, exploring the dark allure of wealth, ambition, and nostalgia in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most iconic work.

Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Previous Chapter: None – this is the beginning

Next Chapter: The First Glimpse of Gatsby’s World 🎭🌆

Contact the team: [email protected]

#GreatGatsbyPodcast #FScottFitzgerald #ClassicLiterature

Chapter One: In My Younger and More Vulnerable Years | The Great Gatsby Podcast

For fans of Gatsby’s golden world, explore these unforgettable portrayals and the stars who brought them to life:

• Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby in The Great Gatsby (2013), directed by Baz Luhrmann—bold, dazzling, and tragic.
• Robert Redford’s timeless turn in the 1974 adaptation, offering quiet charisma and classic charm.
• Toby Stephens in the BBC Radio 4 dramatization, capturing Gatsby’s intensity and mystique through voice.
• Paul Rudd as Nick Carraway in the 2000 TV version, lending subtle narration to the unfolding mystery.
• Sam Waterston’s contemplative Nick in the 1974 film—reserved, intelligent, and quietly shaken by Gatsby’s fate.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.