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The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted "gin was the national drink and sex the national obsession," it is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s. The Great Gatsby is one of the great classics of twentieth-century literature. (from the back cover)
Publication Year: 1925
Chapters 8 and 9 had a total of 6 old sports. Five in 8, and one (said by Nick imitating Jay) in 9. Grand total of 40 Old Sports from Gatsby, two from Tom, and one from Nick, for a grander total of 43.
Hooo boy, what a friggin' chapter. Talk about when shit hits the fan. Old Sport count: 10 new from Gatsby in Ch 7, plus two from Tom, so 35 total from Gatsby so far, and 37 total.
A rather short chapter with only one "Old Sport" I don't much care for Tom, I must say. That take is about as hot as an ice cube, I'm sure, but he's still quite a prick.