The Great Goatsby is a whimsical reimagining of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale, where the opulent world of the Roaring Twenties is populated entirely by goats. Set in the fictional Long Island villages of East and West Egg, the story follows the enigmatic and wealthy Billy Goatsby, a mysterious goat known for his lavish parties that attract the creme de la creme of goat society.
Narrated by Nick Carraway, a young and impressionable goat who moves to West Egg to learn about the goat trade. Nick becomes fascinated by his neighbor, the elusive Goatsby, and is drawn into his world of extravagant gatherings and whispered secrets.
As Nick uncovers the truth about Goatsby's past--a tale of lost love and relentless ambition--he witnesses the tragic unraveling of dreams amidst the glitz and glamour. At the heart of the story is Goatsby's unyielding love for Daisy, a charming yet shallow goat married to the brutish Tom.
Book information
Genre
Literary Classics, Humor
Length
5 hrs 9 mins
Publish date
Mar 18, 2025
Language
English
About the Author
F. Goat Fitzgerald
if you've ever chuckled heartily at the antics of yours truly or marveled at the brainpower of Jeeves, you have one man to thank—Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, known to his pals as Plum. Born in 1881, old Plum spent his formative years scribbling away with the sort of vim and vigor one usually reserves for cricket or tea-time pastries. He dashed off stories, novels, lyrics for musicals, and what-have-you, all brimming with wit, charm, and a keen eye for life's absurdities. A fellow of sunny disposition and boundless imagination, he introduced the world to yours truly, Bertram Wooster, and my indispensable valet Jeeves, along with a host of spirited chaps and fearsome aunts. Plum's prose sparkles like champagne, and his humor is as timeless as Jeeves's impeccable taste in neckwear. In short, he's the bee's knees, the cat's pajamas, and quite possibly the most delightful writer ever to put pen to paper. Pip-pip!View all Audiobooks by F. Goat Fitzgerald