Margaret Mitchell

The pampered daughter of a wealthy Georgian plantation owner of Irish descent, sixteen-year-old Scarlett O'Hara soon realizes that young men can't resist her charms, despite her forthright manners and her refusal to embrace her mother's ladylike ways. Her romantic intrigues lead her to an early marriage, but when the war between the Union and the Southern States breaks out and she is left a young widow, Scarlett's life is turned upside down, and she finds herself embroiled, together with the world surrounding her, in a long struggle for survival. Both a coming-of-age tale and a historical epic, Gone with the Wind is regarded as one of the great American novels, and is perhaps one of the most popular stories in the Western canon.Famously inspiring the iconic 1939 Oscar-winning film starring Vivien Leigh as Scarlett and Clark Gable as the rakish but cynical Rhett Butler, it is Margaret Mitchell's only published novel, and a living testament to the irrepressible resilience of the American spirit.

Classic / British English (Available May 2008) Gone with the Wind is a great romantic story of love and war and one of the best-selling books of all time. In Part 2, the American Civil War has destroyed Scarlett OHaras comfortable world. Will she lose her home too? Or can she save it and rebuild her life?

Ambientato nel Sud degli Stati Uniti nel periodo della Guerra Civile, Via col vento apparve nel 1936, quando il ricordo del sanguinoso evento era ancora ben vivo nella coscienza di molti americani. Rossella O''Hara, la giovane capricciosa e viziata protagonista del romanzo, affronta le avversita con spirito di conquista; incapace come il suo popolo di "riconoscere la sconfitta anche quando se la trova di fronte", si appresta ad andare incontro al futuro pensando che "dopo tutto, domani e un altro giorno".La societa americana che si stava risollevando dalla profonda crisi economica iniziata dopo il crollo della borsa del 1929 accolse con un entusiasmo senza precedenti il messaggio del romanzo, facendolo entrare a buon diritto, anche grazie alla memorabile trasposizione cinematografica con Clark Gable e Vivian Leigh, tra i classici della letteratura contemporanea.

La historia de amor m#s fascinante jam#s contada. Scarlett O'Hara vive en Tara, una gran plantaci#n del estado sure#o de Georgia, y est# enamorada de Ashley Wilkes, que en breve contraer# matrimonio con Melanie Hamilton. Estamos en 1861, en los proleg#menos de la guerra de Secesi#n, y todos los j#venes sure#os muestran entusiasmo por entrar en combate, excepto el atractivo aventurero Rhett Butler. A Butler le gusta Scarlett, pero esta sigue enamorada de Ashley, que acaba de hacer p#blico su compromiso con Melanie. Despechada, Scarlett acepta la propuesta de matrimonio de Charles, el hermano de Melanie, al que desprecia. A#os m#s tardes, y como consecuencia del final de la guerra, ya viuda, Scarlett debe afrontar situaciones nuevas como el hambre, el dolor y la p#rdida e instalarse en Atlanta, donde Melanie espera noticias y de Ashley y Butler aparece de nuevo...

Scarlett O'Hara vive en Tara, una gran plantación del estado sureño de Georgia, y está enamorada de Ashley Wilkes, que en breve contraerá matrimonio con Melanie Hamilton. Estamos en 1861, en los prolegómenos de la guerra de Secesión, y todos los jóvenes sureños muestran entusiasmo por entrar en combate, excepto el atractivo aventurero Rhett Butler. A Butler le gusta Scarlett, pero ésta sigue enamorada de Ashley, que acaba de hacer público su compromiso con Melanie. Despechada, Scarlett acepta la propuesta de matrimonio de Charles, el hermano de Melanie, al que desprecia. Años más tarde, y como consecuencia del final de la guerra, ya viuda, Scarlett debe afrontar situaciones nuevas como el hambre, el dolor y la pérdida e instalarse en Atlanta, donde Melanie espera noticias de Ashley y Butler aparece de nuevo…

One of the most famous love stories of all timeTomorrow 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.Since its first publication in 1936, Gone With The Wind has endured as a story for all our times.

Gone with the Wind is a novel by Margaret Mitchell that was published in 1936. It tells the story of Scarlett OHara, a young woman whose life is forever changed by the Civil War and Reconstruction. The novel has recently been the subject of controversy due to its depictions of racism, and some publishers have added trigger warnings to the book. Despite the controversy, "Gone with the Wind" remains a classic of American literature and has been widely read and studied for decades.Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell was an American novelist and journalist born on November 8, 1900, in Atlanta, Georgia. She is best known for her novel Gone with the Wind, which was published in 1936 and won the National Book Award for Fiction for Most Distinguished Novel of 1936 and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937. Mitchell died on August 16, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, after being struck by a car while crossing the street with her husband. She was 48 years old at the time of her death. Mitchells legacy lives on through her novel, which has been adapted into a classic film of the same name.

Beloved by generations of fans, Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the Civil War and its aftermath--the basis of one of the most famous films of all time--is back in this stunning new package with a new Preface by bestselling author Pat Conroy.

Classic / British English (Available May 2008) Gone with the Wind is a story of love and war and one of the best-selling books of all time. Part 1 follows the popular but selfish Scarlett OHara, the gentlemanly Ashley Wilkes, and dangerous but charming Rhett Butler as their world is destroyed in the terrible American Civil War.

Som a l’any 1861, als prolegòmens de la guerra de Successió, i tots els joves del sud contemplen amb gran entusiasme la possibilitat d’entrar en combat. Tots, excepte l’atractiu aventurer Rhet Butler

Margaret Mitchells "Gone with the Wind" is a sweeping epic that takes place during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. Known for its vivid portrayal of Southern culture and the complex character of Scarlett OHara, the novel is rich in historical detail and explores themes of love, loss, and survival. Mitchells writing style is characterized by its lush descriptions and compelling dialogue, making the reader feel fully immersed in the world she has created. With its complex narrative structure and exploration of gender roles, "Gone with the Wind" stands as a classic of American literature and a timeless tale of resilience. Margaret Mitchell, a former journalist, drew inspiration from stories she heard from Civil War veterans and her own family history to write this novel. Fueled by a desire to capture the spirit of the South and the challenges faced by its people during a turbulent time in history, Mitchells work has left a lasting impact on generations of readers. I highly recommend "Gone with the Wind" to readers interested in historical fiction, Southern literature, and complex character studies. Mitchells masterpiece offers a captivating journey through a pivotal moment in American history, leaving readers with a deeper understanding of the human experience.