The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a triumph of descriptive prose, and has entered into the annuls of fame of both American literature as well as Americana. The story transcends time, and while set in the Roaring Twenties, describes the human psyche - its needs, desires, obsessions - in both detail and depth. A must read for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding into the mindset of that time, as well as perhaps modern-day America.