Margaret Mitchell's famous novel of the South, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, is one of the most popular books ever written. Gone With the Wind sold a million copies within six months of its release in 1936. It has been translated into 25 languages and has sold over 28 million copies worldwide. Darkly gorgeous Rhett Butler and flirty Scarlett O'Hara are the figures who have become emblems of passion and desire. Ashley Wilkes and Melanie Hamilton, their softer opposites, stand behind them. Gone With the Wind reaches dramatic heights that have swept generations of admirers off their feet as the lives and affairs of these captivating characters play out against the upheaval of the Civil War.
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.
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