April 10, 1925: The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg and the New Era

The Great Gatsby is published.

Original cover art for the first edition of The Great Gatsby as a painting without the title or author superimposed.

The 1920s are often viewed in a vacuum for the decade’s specific technological advancements and cultural trends, as well as the simmering impact of federal laws prohibiting the sale and consumption of alcohol. However, it is also the culmi…