The Great Gatsby | The Jazz Age
A detailed look into the music that shaped (and plays a part in) The Great Gatsby. Information about popular music styles of the time and how they influenced the novel.
The Great Gatsby’s most obvious reference to “The Jazz Age” revolution taking place in American Arts in the 1920s occurs in the party scene in Chapter 3:
“Ladies and gentlemen,” [the orchestra leader] cried, “At the request of Mr. Gatsby we are going to play for you Mr. Vladimir Tostoff’s latest work…’Vladimir Tostoff’s Jazz History of the World.’” (Fitzgerald 54)
Gatsby’s request for a work that defies tradition, and certainly defeats the purpose of having a full symphony-sized orchestra on the grounds, is in fitting with his...
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