The Great Gatsby is set in the Roaring Twenties and follows Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island and becomes neighbors with the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby is known for his lavish parties and wealth, but his real motivation is his deep love for Daisy Buchanan, a woman from his past. As Nick becomes drawn into Gatsby’s world, he discovers the emptiness behind the glamour and the destructive power of obsession, wealth, and illusion. The story explores themes of the American Dream, class, love, and moral decay in society.