· Original Title Struggles: F. Scott Fitzgerald considered several titles, including Trimalchio in West Egg, The High-Bouncing Lover, and Under the Red, White, and Blue before settling on The Great Gatsby.
Continuous Support
· Poor Initial Reception: When it was first published in 1925, the book sold poorly—only about 20,000 copies in its first year. Fitzgerald was disappointed by its lack of success.
App Access
· Banned in Some Schools: The novel has been banned or challenged for its language, sexual content, and themes of immorality.
· Public Domain: As of January 1, 2021, The Great Gatsby officially entered the public domain, meaning anyone can legally reproduce or adapt it.