Gone with the Wind

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Margaret Mitchell

Since its original publication in 1936, Gone With the Wind—winner of the Pulitzer Prize and one of the bestselling novels of all time—has been heralded by readers everywhere as The Great American Novel.Widely considered The Great American Novel, and often remembered for its epic film version, Gone With the Wind explores the depth of human passions with an intensity as bold as its setting in the red hills of Georgia. A superb piece of storytelling, it vividly depicts the drama of the Civil War and Reconstruction. This is the tale of Scarlett O’Hara, the spoiled, manipulative daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, who arrives at young womanhood just in time to see the Civil War forever change her way of life. A sweeping story of tangled passion and courage, in the pages of Gone With the Wind, Margaret Mitchell brings to life the unforgettable characters that have captured readers for over seventy years.

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Author

Margaret Mitchell

Pages

960

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

2007-11-01

ISBN

1416573461 9781416573463

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"As a long time fan of the movie, I spent my holiday break of my sophomore year in high school reading this classic. So much more happens in the novel to Scarlett O'Hara, one must realize why they had to cut most of it for time. If it were today there would have to be multiple movies to span this novel. Yes this was written a long time ago by a Southern woman, but many lessons can be learned from the struggles, heartache and horror of Scarlett's life. Recommended. "

TheGingerGirl455

"I read it for pleasure in 9th grade. My teacher didn’t like this book but I heard about it and decided to give it a try. I like it but i understand why some people wouldn’t. A touchy subject and a brat as the main character."

Norma Blanco

"One of my favorite classic books, an emotional roller coaster kind of story."

Olivia Huie

"Loved this book. Took me to a different world. "

Nancy

"How about some real old school classics that set the standards?"

Autumn Frymark

"I was pleasantly surprised that it was a non-romantic romance when I read it 20 years ago. The tension between the two characters and the growth of Scarlet’s character made it so interesting. Far ahead of it’s time."

Heidi

"My favorite book of all time!! "

Veronica Adderley

"Still not quite sure what to think about this book but it has stayed with me all these years after reading it. "

Brandi M

"This one is very controversial for good reasons, but it’s beautifully written and a book I think many should read. This is one book where I don’t particularly like the main character and actually have an argument that she’s the protagonist and antagonist of her own book. "