3 Wednesday sessions from sept 3rd - sept 17th, 2025 7pm-9pm
Published in 1925, The Great Gatsby is widely regarded as F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece and one of the greatest American novels of the 20th century. Set in the summer of 1922, during the glittering Jazz Age and Prohibition era, the novel depicts a society awash in wealth and moral decay, capturing the disillusionment of the American Dream in the post-World War I period.
Through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway, we witness the desperate romantic yearning of the enigmatic Jay Gatsby for Daisy Buchanan, a woman whose voice is "full of money." As Nick becomes increasingly entangled in the lives of the wealthy Long Island residents, he uncovers the hollow nature of their excess and the corruption beneath their glamorous façades.
We'll examine topics such as the tension between illusion and reality, the corruption of the American Dream, the symbolism of geography and color, the significance of social class, and how the narrative structure itself shapes our understanding of truth, memory, and identity.
course Level
This course is offered as a Foundational Reading Group, designed for enthusiastic readers who want to develop concrete skills to deepen their engagement with literature through accessible close reading techniques and guided discussions—visit our Approach page to learn more about our course levels and how they support different reading experiences and goals.
Reading Schedule
Session 1: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Chapters 1-3
Session 2: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Chapters 4-6
Session 3: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Chapters 7-9
Pricing
We offer sliding scale pricing between $25-$65 per session to make this course accessible while sustaining our programming. You can choose any amount within this range that aligns with your circumstances.
You'll receive a payment link in your registration confirmation email, and full payment for the series is required to secure your spot before the course begins.
The total cost for this 3-session series ranges from $75 to $195. Suggested contribution tiers are:
Essential Tier: $75 total
Community Tier: $135 total
Patron Tier: $195 total
You can learn more about our pricing structure and approach here.
Application
Please note that this course has limited capacity to ensure an intimate and engaging discussion environment. Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email regarding your registration status within 2-3 business days.