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1. Francis Scott Fitzgerald Francis Scott Fitzgerald (1896 – 1940) was an American author of novels and many short stories. He is worldwide recognized as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century and the time called the „Jazz Age†. His most famous works are „The Curious Case of Benjamin Button† and „The Great Gatsby† which have been adapted into films. The Great Gatsby has been the basis for many movie adaptations of the same name in 1926, 1949, 1974, 2000, and the latest in 2013. 2. Baz Luhrmann Mark Anthony Baz Luhrmann (1962 - ) is an Australian film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for directing Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Australia and the newest version of The Great†¦show more content†¦She reveals to Nick that Tom has a mistress, Myrtle Wilson, who lives in the valley of ashes†: an industrial ground between West Egg and New York City. Not long after this revelation, Nick travels to New York City with Tom and Myrtle to an apartment they keep for their affair. At the apartment, a vulgar and bizarre party takes place. It ends with Tom breaking Myrtles nose after she annoys him by saying Daisys name several times. As the summer progresses, Carraway eventually receives an invitation to one of Gatsbys parties. Nick encounters Jordan Baker at the party, and they meet Gatsby himself. Through Jordan, Nick later learns that Gatsby knew Daisy from a romantic encounter in 1917 in Louisville, Kentucky and is deeply in love with her. Jay Gatsby spends many nights staring at the green light at the end of her dock, across the bay from his mansion, hoping to one day revive their lost romance. Gatsbys extravagant lifestyle and wild parties are an attempt to impress Daisy in the hopes that she will one day appear at his house. Gatsby wants Nick to arrange a meeting for himself and Daisy. Nick invites Daisy to have tea at his house, without telling her that Gatsby will also be there. After an initially strange encounter, Gatsby and Daisy renew their relationship. They begin an affair and, after a short time, Tom becomes very suspicious of his wifes relationship with Gatsby. At a luncheonShow MoreRelatedThe Mu sical Score Of The 1974 Adaptation By Clayton And The 2013 Adaptation1414 Words   |  6 Pages Great Gatsby is broadly understood as an American classic novel that revolves around the twenties and highlights the issues on money,love and the American dream. The book itself has been adapted many times into films. In this essay I will compare the use of camera shots, set design and musical score of the 1974 adaptation by Clayton and the 2013 adaptation by Lurhmann. 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