The Great Gatsby novel only sold 25,000 copies during Fitzgerald's lifetime.

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. During Fitzgerald's lifetime, The Great Gatsby sold no more than 25,000 copies. However, The Great Gatsby has sold over 25 million copies today due to its popularity. The Great Gatsby is the story of eccentric millionaire Jay Gatsby – a Midwesterner who lives on Long Island.