First published in 1936, Gone With the Wind quickly became a landmark of American literature, earning Margaret Mitchell the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937. More than a romantic epic, the novel serves as a sweeping chronicle of the Civil War and Reconstruction, immersing readers in the disintegration of a way of life and the unyielding drive to endure amid loss. At its centre stands Scarlett O’Hara, whose ambition and willpower defy the confines of her society while entangling her in one of literature’s most complicated relationships—with Rhett Butler. Known for both its scale and its intimacy, the novel continues to resonate for its psychological depth, richly drawn characters, and unflinching portrait of resilience in the face of upheaval. Adapted in 1939 into an Academy Award–winning film, the story remains an enduring cultural touchstone.
GONE WITH THE WIND BY MARGARET MITCHELL (DELUXE LEATHER BOUND HARDBACK EDITION)
GONE WITH THE WIND BY MARGARET MITCHELL (DELUXE LEATHER BOUND HARDBACK EDITION)
By: Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell1499.00
- ISBN: 978-9361566400
- Pages: 947 pages
- Published: 01 September, 2025
- Format: Hardback
- Imprint: Rupa
- Language: English
Margaret Mitchell (1900–1949) was an American writer and journalist born in Atlanta, Georgia. Before devoting herself to fiction, she worked at the Atlanta Journal Sunday Magazine, where her vivid human-interest pieces won a local following. Confined by injuries from a serious accident, she began crafting what would become her only published novel—an epic that forever altered the literary landscape. Although she shunned fame and rarely appeared in public, Mitchell’s sharp wit, meticulous research, and lifelong fascination with Southern history infused her work with authenticity. Beyond her novel, she quietly supported wartime efforts, funding medical scholarships for students during World War II. Mitchell’s untimely death in 1949 ended a remarkable life, yet her creation endures as one of the most iconic and debated works of American fiction.
