10 Fascinating Facts About The Great Gatsby

📚The original book cover for The Great Gatsby was designed before the manuscript was finished.

💰The Great Gatsby initially sold only 21,000 copies in its first year but achieved commercial success after Fitzgerald's death.

🎥The first movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby was released in 1926 and was not well-received by F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.

💔Daisy Buchanan was based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's first love, Ginevra King, who broke his heart.

🚗Jordan Baker's name was inspired by two major car companies of the 1920s.

What is the significance of The Great Gatsby's original book cover design?

—The book cover design inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to rewrite parts of the novel to better suit the artwork.

Did The Great Gatsby achieve commercial success during Fitzgerald's lifetime?

—No, it did not achieve commercial success until after Fitzgerald's death.

When was the first movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby released?

—The first movie adaptation was released in 1926.

Who was Daisy Buchanan based on?

—Daisy Buchanan was based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's first love, Ginevra King.

Why was Jordan Baker named after two car companies?

—Jordan Baker's name was a play on her free spirit and fast reputation, referencing the Jordan Motor Car Company and the Baker Motor Vehicle.

00:01The original book cover for The Great Gatsby was designed before the manuscript was finished. F. Scott Fitzgerald rewrote parts of the novel to better suit the artwork.

00:17The Great Gatsby initially sold only 21,000 copies in its first year, but it achieved commercial success after Fitzgerald's death.

01:04The first movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby was released in 1926 and was not well-received by F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.

01:22Daisy Buchanan was based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's first love, Ginevra King, who broke his heart.

01:38Jordan Baker's name was inspired by the Jordan Motor Car Company and the Baker Motor Vehicle, reflecting her free spirit and fast reputation.