Gone with the Wind
Description
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era, this epic novel follows Scarlett O'Hara, a spirited Southern belle whose world is forever transformed by the devastation of Sherman's March to the Sea. As the South crumbles around her, Scarlett must navigate the complexities of love, survival, and ambition while struggling to preserve her family's plantation and rebuild her life from the ashes of war. Margaret Mitchell's masterpiece captures the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to rise above poverty and social upheaval, weaving together themes of resilience, passion, and the cost of change. Proclaimed by critics as "one of the most remarkable first novels produced by an American writer," this sweeping saga earned Mitchell the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and remains an unforgettable portrait of the American South during its most turbulent period.
Available Editions
paperback
Grand Central Publishing
Published Aug 1, 1993
1024 pages
ISBN: 9780446365383
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Details
First Published
1936
Language
eng
Content Warnings
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