The 1920's is often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties" or the "Jazz Age". It was called the Roaring Twenties because of the economic boom following World War I then the dramatic decrease during the Great Depression. Jazz music also became very popular, the flapper redefined womanhood, and a new type of visual art called Art Deco peaked. The media focused on celebrities like sports heroes and movie stars. Women also won the right to vote. In short, the 1920's redefined America.
The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald following characters living in the fictional town of West Egg. It explores decadence, idealism, resistance to change, social upheaval, and excess that summarizes the idea of the American Dream during the 1920's. Fitzgerald was inspired to write this book after attending parties at Long Island's north shore. The Great Gatsy ended up being one of the most popular and influential novels ever written.