Sarah Churchwell Remembers... The Great Gatsby
Sarah Churchwell looks at the origins of The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald's evocative novel of the Roaring Twenties, and the inspiration behind its plot and characters.
The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald's evocative novel of the Roaring Twenties, is full of 'careless people' with voices 'full of money' chasing their versions of the Great American Dream. It is a classic work of the 20th century, which has been adapted and performed many times since first release in 1925.
Sarah Churchwell, a leading academic authority on the novel, looks at its origins, the inspiration behind its plot and characters, and the genius of the writer, who set out to complete not just a novel, but an enduring work of art.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Sarah Churchwell |
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
| Producer | Shelley Talton |
Broadcast
- Thu 18 Sep 2025 21:30
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