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Gone with the Wind

By: Margaret Mitchell
Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
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Summary

When Gone with the Wind appeared in 1936, it became on overnight sensation. Nothing like it in American literature had ever been seen. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize and become one of the most celebrated films of all time. It has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and been translated into 27 languages.

Gone with the Wind is both an historical novel and an examination of the bewildering changes that swept Georgia in the 1860s. The novel begins just before the Civil War opens and ends in 1871. During those intervening years Mitchell’s novel illustrates the struggles of the Georgians who lived through the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.

Here are the most famous characters in American literature: handsome, controversial Rhett Butler; spoiled, flirtatious Scarlett O'Hara; aristocratic gentleman Ashley Wilkes; and saintly Melanie Hamilton. As the lives of these and other equally fascinating characters play out against the chaotic background of war and Reconstruction, Gone with the Wind scales heights of human drama that have rarely been reached.

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Critic reviews

“The narrative is excruciatingly vivid. For days after reading Gone with the Wind, the reader lives the experiences of the characters Margaret Mitchell has given the world.” (London Times)

“No reader can come away without a sense of the tragedy that overcame the planting families in 1865 and without a better understanding of the background of present-day Southern life.” (The New York Times)
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Delighted when it’s done, having taken in some wonderful scenery but exhausted and in need of a rest. Charlton Griffin absolutely brings all the characters alive in his skilful narration. It’s a classic I’m glad I’ve listened to. I enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised to learn what a decent guy Rhett is when all I knew was ‘my dear, I don’t give a damn!!’

It’s like running a marathon,...

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Worth every penny and hour to listen to this book, that l had read long ago.
5 stars all round and very highly recommended.
The Narrator did an amazing job and l shall miss this book very much.

Such a skilled narrator

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So sad to have finished this! Been an amazing experience. Great story and characters. Fascinating historical background. Beautifully read - can’t fault the narration. I will always remember my time listening to this. Every one of the 50 hours was a pleasure and I was gripped until the final 5 minutes. I watched film and read book years ago but this was even better. Best audio book I’ve listened to.

Wow! Absolutely brilliant

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I saw the film when it was released for a second time and loved it. The book is wonderful, and the narration excellent
Although political incorrect at this time, it has a truth about the era it was about, and is also a great love story

Excellent.

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So good I can’t believe it. A must. Gorgeous storytelling and an incredible experience. I’ll really miss it now I’ve finished it.

Indescribable

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