Gone with the Wind
(Autor) Margaret Mitchell'Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.' Set against the dramatic backdrop of the American Civil War, Margaret Mitchell's magnificent historical epic is an unforgettable tale of love and loss, of a nation mortally divided and a people forever changed. Above all, it is the story of beautiful, ruthless Scarlett O'Hara and the dashing soldier of fortune Rhett Butler. Widely considered the Great American Novel, and often remembered for its epic film version starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, Gone with the Wind is a superb piece of storytelling. It vividly depicts the drama of the Civil War and Reconstruction and is a sweeping story of tangled passion and courage. Since its first publication in 1936, Gone with the Wind has endured as one of the bestselling novels of all time, in spite of its problematic subject matter. This edition of the classic love story features an introductory essay offering a context to the novel, by critically acclaimed, Sunday Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory.
Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell was an American novelist best known for her epic historical novel "Gone with the Wind," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937. Mitchell's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, strong character development, and a keen focus on the Southern United States. "Gone with the Wind" remains one of the best-selling novels of all time and has had a lasting impact on literature, particularly in the genre of historical fiction. Mitchell's contribution to literature lies in her ability to capture the complexities of the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.