What is "the valley of ashes" literally?

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The great Gatsby

Asked by keving c #275899 on 10/17/2012 5:29 PM

Last updated by adrianna w #296433 on 1/29/2013 4:01 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/17/2012 5:32 PM

Literally......... it's a garbage dump.

The Great Gatsby

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What does Myrtle purchase in the city in the great gatsby in chapter 2?

Answered by Aslan on 1/29/2013 3:58 PM

Hi,more questions need to be posted separately.

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