... and dreams of society, that it might build itself up again. I feel symbolism is what made F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, such a great success, however some critics don't agree. J. M. Kenny, author of "The Great Gatsby wasn't great at all- just a cheap little crook", states, "Fitzgerad's book at first overwhelms the reader with poetic descriptions of human feelings, of landscapes, buildings, and colours. Everything seems to have a symbolic meaning, but ... strong that no one really tries to look what's happening behind those beautiful words." Kenny feels that Fitzgerald's ...

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