"The master's body!" roared the butler into the mouthpiece. "I'm sorry, madame, but we can't furnish it — it's far too hot to touch this noon!" What he really said was: "Yes… yes… I'll see." I've always wondered what this passage from The Great Gatsby means. [more inside]
posted by matthewr on May 24, 2007 - 15 answers

Could someone please explain to me what narrative level 'The Great Gatsby' is in [more inside] [more inside]
posted by MoralAnimal on Apr 20, 2006 - 12 answers

I have been in love with Francis Cugat's ubiquitous cover of _The Great Gatsby_ since I first saw it in my middle school library. This fascination has only grown, especially after actually reading it in high school. Sadly, I can't find a poster or print of this painting on the internet. [more inside]
posted by Joybooth on May 3, 2005 - 6 answers

My friends and I are organizing weekly croquet matches in a nearby park. What would be a good title for them? [more inside]
posted by deafmute on Apr 18, 2005 - 11 answers