Margaret Mitchell - Gone with the Wind

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Clark Gable & Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind, 1939

When she was a little girl, Margaret Mitchell she sat on her grandmother’s veranda and listened avidly to stories of the Civil War. Those stories, and the journalism work she did in the city of Atlanta would all help her to write the classic story of Scarlett O’Hara surviving the horrors of that war. It was actually an accident that brought about the writing of the book. The tale was not written chronologically and it’s a miracle it ever came to be published at all.

I’ll tell you the fascinating story behind this memorable and, today, controversial novel and its author. Discover what name Margaret Mitchell originally gave to her feisty heroine, who was Rhett Butler based on? How did fame affect Margaret Mitchell? And what about that famous ending – did Scarlett ever get Rhett back?

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“We should keep reading ‘Gone with the Wind'”
― Washington Post

Comments (6)

  1. Mary

    Thank you Susannah for this fine presentation on Gone with the Wind.I learned a lot. I too read GWTW as a teenager and was deeply moved by it. Happily, the movie did the book justice.
    I will rewatch the movie soon. My enjoyment will be enriched by having listened to your insights into it’s production. Thank you again.

    • Susannah Fullerton

      I am so glad you enjoyed the talk, Mary. Thanks for your kind comments.
      Yes, a fabulous book and a fabulous movie!

  2. Marjorie June

    Hi Susannah

    Thank you so much for your interesting talk on ‘Gone with the Wind’ on Monday. I enjoyed it very much. I didn’t read it until I was in my thirties and enjoyed it then. When I was 14 years old I read Enid Blyton which at that time (1950’s)was discouraged as it was considered of no literary value. I encouraged my 12 year old brother to read the books which he enjoyed and has them still until this day. While he didn’t become a avid reader, he does read the occasional book. I went on to become a book addict, and have since read many classics. My home is full of books.

    Marjorie June

    • Susannah Fullerton

      We are lucky to be book addicts!!! Yes, Enid Blyton has given many children a love of reading, and I don’t think kids should be discouraged from reading her books.
      I am so glad you enjoyed the Margaret Mitchell talk.
      Merry Christmas!

  3. Margaret Sams

    Hi Susannah
    I read Gone With The Wind when I was about 14
    (Probably not with my parents permission). I remember wishing it would never end.
    And the film! I can’t tell you how many times I have watched it. I fell in love with Clark Gable and anyone else in my life who looked a bit like him.
    Can’t wait to listen to your talk tomorrow.
    Margaret Sams

    • Susannah Fullerton

      I was also 14 when I read it. My mother handed me this huge book, with no picture on the cover, and said ‘I think you might like this one!”. Three days later, I emerged pale and weeping, having done nothing but read it. I’ve adored it ever since. I’m also in love with Clark Gable. No wonder they have never attempted another film version – who could match those fabulous actors in the main roles?
      I do hope you enjoy the talk!

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