Gatsby's Oxford

This audiobook explores the cultural and historical context behind F. Scott Fitzgerald's creation of Jay Gatsby, set against the backdrop of Oxford University during the Jazz Age. It traces the experiences of American Rhodes Scholars in Oxford from 1904 through the early 20th century, highlighting their interactions with notable literary and artistic figures of the era. Through archival material and analysis of Fitzgerald's novel, the book offers a detailed portrait of postwar Oxford life and its influence on American aspirations.