Gone With the Wind
About this book
Margaret Mitchell's monumental epic of the South won a Pulitzer Prize, gave rise to the most popular motion picture of our time, and inspired a sequel that became the fastest selling novel of the century. It is one of the most popular books ever written: more than 28 million copies of the book have been sold in more than 37 countries. Today, more than 60 years after its initial publication, its achievements are unparalleled, and it remains the most revered American saga and the most beloved work by an American writer...
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 1269875 readers · 824 pages · ≈ 15 h 16 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Gone With the Wind?
About ≈ 15 h 16 m — 824 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Gone With the Wind?
824 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Gone With the Wind?
It sits on the Drama, Historical Fiction, History shelves.
Has Gone With the Wind been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Gone with the Wind (1939).
Is Gone With the Wind in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Gone With the Wind?
The main characters include Scarlett O'Hara, Rhett Butler, George Ashley Wilkes, Melanie Wilkes.
Where does Gone With the Wind take place?
It is set in Estados Unidos, Georgia, United States during 1861-1865, 19th century, American Civil War.
Who wrote Gone With the Wind?
Margaret Mitchell (1900–1619).