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This is The Daily.
This year, the great Gatsby turns 100.
Today, Times critic at large A.O.
Scott tells us the story of how an overlooked book by a 28-year-old author eventually became the great American novel and explores why all these decades later.
we still see ourselves in its pages.
It's Friday, July 25th.
Hey there.
And here he is.
Good afternoon.
Great to see you.