1920s New York City
Title
1920s New York City
Subject
Setting in The Great Gatsby
Description
An idea of what New York City night life looked liked in 1920 during a time in which the city began to industrialize itself. Gatsby would become a resident of West Egg and interact with the City of New York among others in this area. New York City wasn't quite what it is today but it began its transformation during the 1920s.
Creator
The People of New York
Source
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Date
July 1920
Contributor
Garrett Mullins
Type
Novel
Files
Citation
The People of New York, “1920s New York City,” The Museum of Fictional Literary Artifacts, accessed April 20, 2024, https://mfla.omeka.net/items/show/323.