Gone with the Wind

By: Margaret Mitchell

Narrated by: Linda Stephens

Length: 49 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, Margaret Mitchell's great novel of the South is one of the most popular books ever written. Within six months of its publication in 1936, Gone With the Wind had sold a million copies. To date, it has been translated into 25 languages, and more than 28 million copies have been sold.

Here are the characters that have become symbols of passion and desire: darkly handsome Rhett Butler and flirtatious Scarlett O'Hara. Behind them stand their gentler counterparts: Ashley Wilkes and Melanie Hamilton. As the lives and affairs of these absorbing characters play out against the tumult of the Civil War, Gone With the Wind reaches dramatic heights that have swept generations of fans off their feet.

Having lived in Atlanta for many years, narrator Linda Stephens has an authentic ear for the dialects of that region. Get ready to hear Gone With the Wind exactly as it was written: every word beautifully captured in a spectacular unabridged audio production.

©1964 Stephens Mitchell (P)2001 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Beyond a doubt one of the most remarkable first novels produced by an American writer. It is also one of the best." ( The New York Times)
"The best novel to have ever come out of the South...it is unsurpassed in the whole of American writing." ( The Washington Post)

Margaret Mitchell’s Novel is a Frightening Historical Expose

If just one chapter were to be chosen to represent Mitchell’s novel, which would you choose? Chapter 49 of Margaret Mitchell’s ‘Gone with the Wind’ contains an explanation of the historical basis of today’s ongoing rift between America’s two political parties. Mitchell well explains the hatred southern, white Democrats have had for the Republican Party. Given the history exposed in this book, it is perplexing that American blacks could EVER consider registering as Democrats. But, most do. That is a mystery that will not be explained by the white and black southerners that live peaceably with and in appreciation of each other. Mitchell’s book is a strange enough romance novel and inspired the making of the famous movie. It encapsulates frightening insights into human nature and fleshes out a number of personality types that have been part of human evolution. Dostoevsky would have loved this book. See if you don’t place it in the top 10 books that should be in anyone’s bucket.
As a romantic, here are some of my favorite words in the novel:
“Sometimes he was a very comfortable person to live with.... He had untiring energy for the dancing and parties she loved.”

49 hours of listening went by so quickly.

Mitchell is an amazing writer. So many characters and stories packed into this novel. i would highly recommend this recording.

A classic for a reason

I wasn’t expecting much from this. I purchased it basically because I couldn’t find anything better and now I don’t think I ever will. Loved every minute of it and was close to tears when it ended. I could have easily listened to another 40 hrs. It’s a classic for a reason. If you’re on the fence about getting this just jump in to it. Well worth the money.

Amazing

This is the most entertaining book -- not a boring moment. I could not get enough! I absolutely loved the narration and especially the book.

very captivating. hated the ending though.

I realize this is a very old book to be reviewing, but.... this was my first time actually reading it in 42 yrs. I liked the movie... but the book was way better, and way more in depth. There were so many intrical parts to the story, and hearing the southern side of the civil war was absolutely amazing. I'm sure some of it was embellished, but it sounded pretty darn close to me.

This is a book that I would listen to or read again, and will be purchasing a hardback version for my library, if I can find one.

Outstanding Production!

Catch a glimpse into the Civil War era in this dramatic romance and gain a bit of perspective into the war, lifestyle and gentry.

Written almost as an historic novel, it is insightful in revealing the culture of that age that was built upon the backs of slave labor and those fighting to keep the cast system of impoverishment in the South. The narration is fantastic and admirably capturing the dialect, accents and personalities with clarity and interest.

obviously a masterpiece

I couldn't stop. this book is SO much better than the movie. I became emotionally involved with the characters. scarlet made me SO MAD!

Excellent!

I read this book many years ago when I was 15. What a delight to listen to it again all of these years later. The narration was flawless and the story is one of my favorites.

Beautiful classic brought to life!

Have been dying to read for years without the time! it perfectly brought to life the old classic, I could vividly see the story play out in my mind!

Still as good as the first time

One of my favorite stories, still. Brilliantly read in this version. Margaret Mitchell was an amazing writer.