The Great Masterpiece The Great Gatsby is a literary phenomenon known throughout the world. At least, that's how it is now. When The Great Gatsby was first published, it was considered Fitzgerald's worst work ever. It didn't even stay in stores for long because it didn't sell. However, after just 20 years, the nation's view of this book had completely changed. How did this book go from being called "a glorified anecdote" and "a book just for the season" to "the classic of the twentieth century?" The factors that make this story so great are its depiction of the 1920s, the optimistic and idealistic innocence of the characters, and the frank way in which it inserted the harsh truth into the story. The 1920s were a time of prosperity and change, he also tried to hide his affairs to maintain an elegant appearance. There was also a change in American culture in the 1920s. This was the time when jazz music was introduced to the world and the roles of women were changed. Jazz music was new to Americans. It was created by African Americans and had a huge impact on society. This music mainly affected young people and women of this period. For young people, it changed the way they danced and created a gap between them and the older generation. The impact it had on women was more related to their mentality. Jazz music caused the rise of flapper women, who were more seductive with their activities than most women. Women wanted to have all the same opportunities as men. They didn't want to play the role of a submissive housewife, but of an active woman who could make it on her own. The impact of jazz can be best seen in The Great Gatsby when Nick and Gatsby meet Meyer Wolfsheim. I'm in a club with jazz music and flappers are dancing all around. Nick and Gatsby would have been considered part of the youth of the time and are surrounded by the influence of jazz. The last play of the 1920s that was dragged into World War II. During this time period, books were produced more quickly. Because they had started printing paperback books, it cost less to make them. They were sending these books to the country's soldiers, so they would have something to distract them from the war. One of these books was The Great Gatsby. The book's perfect description of the previous time in this country showed them where they came from, the optimism of the characters showed them how to have something and believe in people, and the frank and realistic nature of the book made it seem like a likely book. history. When the war ended, the great review she got from the soldiers completely changed how she was viewed by the world. He gave hope to this nation and a memory to cherish