banns
a notice read out at church on three successive Sundays.
“The fact that gossip had published the banns was one of the reasons I had come east.” (Chapter 1)
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Jay Gatsby’s glittering parties, his mysterious past, and his doomed love for Daisy Buchanan have made this one of the most widely taught novels in America. A century on, its slang, its social codes, and its Long Island geography need explaining. This edition has our most extensive glossary yet.
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What’s inside
- Glossary of over 340 words, covering specialized terms and period slang
- Character guide listing 30 key characters
- Location guide covering all 78 places mentioned
- Historical orientation
- Biographical article on F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Full, unabridged text
Words from this book
old sport
a term used by wealthy individuals, between themselves, to refer to each other.
“Good morning, old sport. You’re having lunch with me today” (Chapter 4)
roadster
a two-seated convertible.
“She dressed in white, and had a little white roadster” (Chapter 4)
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