Gone With Wind: Margaret Mitchell (Leather-bound)

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell opens with a reflective line on longing for a past that cannot return. Written by an American novelist and journalist, the book became one of the most popular titles of the 20th century and received major recognition, including the National Book Award in 1936 and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937.

An epic romance novel, it follows Scarlett O'Hara, a determined Southern belle facing the upheaval of the American Civil War. As she endures hardship, she takes advantage of the chance to rebuild the South and establishes a thriving business. Her choices are shaped by her unrequited love for Ashley Wilkes, described as a man of integrity who is happily married. After a series of unsuccessful relationships, including one with the charming Rhett Butler, Scarlett comes to understand her true feelings and resolves to win Rhett back.

Key details

• Author: Margaret Mitchell
• Leather-bound edition
• National Book Award winner (1936)
• Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner (1937)

Synopsis

Gone with the Wind is an epic romance centred on Scarlett O'Hara as she navigates the challenges of the American Civil War. Determined to survive and rebuild, she creates a thriving business amid the changing South.

Driven by her feelings for Ashley Wilkes and shaped by relationships that do not succeed, including one with Rhett Butler, Scarlett ultimately recognises what she truly wants and decides to win Rhett back.