About this episode

The episode explores the connections between F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and his novel The Great Gatsby, as well as the cultural context of 1920s America.

Was Daisy Buchanan, the object of Jay Gatsby’s obsessive love in the novel, inspired by the author’s own love life? What window does The Great Gatsby open onto 1920s America, with its Jazz, flappers, and bootlegging? Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald, the man behind one of the most iconic novels in all literature? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of the Great Gatsby, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. You can order The Great Gatsby and explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub Email us: ⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠ TikTok: ⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠ X: ⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠ YouTube: ⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠ Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Oliver Oakley Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More episodes of The Book Club

• 11. The Hound of the Baskervilles: Mystery, Folklore, and Sherlock Holmes · April 27, 2026 · 1h 17m
• 10. East Of Eden: Steinbeck, Sin, and Redemption · April 20, 2026 · 1h 9m
• 9. Normal People: Class, Ireland, and Heartbreak · April 13, 2026 · 1h 10m
• 8. Northern Lights: Dogma, Destiny, and Dæmons · April 6, 2026 · 1h 18m
• 7. Frankenstein: Horror, Humanity, and Hubris · March 30, 2026 · 1h 16m
• 6. The Secret History: Dark Academia, Greek Myth, and Murder · March 23, 2026 · 1h 23m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Book Club podcast page.