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One of the most important books in american literary history, mitchell s civil war epic was a huge success when published, winning the pulitzer prize for fiction. Jun 30, 2011 margaret mitchell s gone with the wind sold one million copies in its first six months, won the pulitzer prize in 1937 and brought an explosion of unexpected, unwishedfor celebrity to its author. Gone with the wind audiobook is a romantic novel that follows the adventures of scarlett ohara, the pretty but pampered. Gone with the wind motion picture edition by mitchell, margaret and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. First published in 1936, gone with the wind remains the only novel published by margaret mitchell. Winner of the pulitzer prize for literature, margaret mitchell s great novel of the south is one of the most popular books ever written. The novel was a winner right out of the gate, topping bestseller lists for two. One of the most important books in american literary. In 1939, the film version was a smash hit and it received ten academy awards.
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