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Author: Margaret Mitchell Narrator: Linda Stephens Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Audio Length: Release Date: July 2016 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781440775895
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Publisher Description

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.

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  • “A masterpiece demands a masterful reader, and the match between Gone with the Wind and Linda Stephens is perfect. In her we have the petulant, youthful Scarlett O’Hara; the blustery, whiskey-drinking Gerald O’Hara; hands-on-her-hips Mammy; saintly Melanie Wilkes; and the bungling Aunt Pittypat. The dreamy softness of Ashley is juxtaposed with the dashing arrogance of Rhett Butler. The supercilious tones of the ladies of Atlanta ring out with heavy disapproval. We can hear in Stephens’ voice the blind spot that is Scarlett O’Hara’s tragic flaw. Stephens delivers absolutely convincing accents of Southerners—white and black. Her timing is flawless, and her use of pause enhances the material in this unhurried, luxurious reading of a great American classic. Stephens is as much at home telling of the ravages of the Civil War as Margaret Mitchell was. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

    - AudioFile

Awards

  • A New York Times Bestseller
  • Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
  • Winner of the National Book Award
  • One of Time Magazine's Best 100 English-Language Novels from 1923–2005
  • Number 21 in The Big Read Poll of the BBC’s Best Books (UK)
  • Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
  • Finalist for the Audie Award for Best Narration

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Who doesn't love Gone With the Wind. Scarlet is such a great character you just want to smack her upside the head and knock some sense into her the entire time. It is a story of not realizing what you have until it's Gone...with the wind. It is an epic Historical Novel. Narration is excellent. "

    - Marcie, 10/26/2019
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely delighted with the ebb and flow narration of this book, right down to the singing of the songs mentioned in the story line. Definitely would give a higher rating than the five-star allowed for this stellar narration. "

    - Louise, 10/6/2019
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Don't let the "Classic" title fool you. Yes, "Gone with the Wind" is a lot older than you. But there's a reason it remains one of the highest rated and most widely read "classic" on Goodreads. Part Romance Novel, part historical fiction, it's also one of the books you read about how complex protagonists can be. "

    - NMP, 6/24/2018
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Who hasn’t seen the movie version of this book? Multiple times? I didn’t think the story could get more interesting and had never bothered to read the book itself. How wrong could I be? Apparently, very wrong! The book, and specifically the audio book, was so much better than the movie. Not only does the book have incredibly rich detail, but there are portions of the story that are never told, nor even hinted at, in the movie. How long is the movie? Doesn’t matter because the audio book is 49 hours and those 49 hours are totally engrossing. I could not stop listening and did so only if I absolutely had to. The Narrator, Linda Stephens, did an incredible job with the descriptions and the voices. She made the people come alive, each of them equally however different in personality and situation they may have been. I totally enjoyed this audio book and I’m so glad that I have it in my AudiobookStore library because this is a book I’ll be listening to many times. "

    - RKathryn, 3/18/2018
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fantastic read. I love period drama, this one being such an epic. Magnificent, strong, deep, amazingly written, with frequent witty jokes. "

    - Magalena, 8/28/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Thoroughly enjoyed this book..i even watched the movie, but of course the book was way better! "

    - Merenia, 6/24/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all time favorite, I could read this over and over again and still love it! Although Scarlett is annoying, I love Rhett. "

    - Elizabeth, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My favorite movie EVER!!!!...I found the book to be mediocre... "

    - Emily, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beat book of all time in my not so humble opinion. "

    - Samantha, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I adore this book. Its been ages since I've read it and I should again. Its quite long and a little bit of it drags when it gets to where its just talking about the war but this is a classic that I will always love. "

    - Amber, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A classic. Must read. "

    - Meghan, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Seriously im only thirteen and reading this book and it is quiet sad. I just got it a week ago and finished a fourth of the book. Ever had that suspenseful feeling of what will happen in the end and did you ever end up reading the end before the beginning or read the whole book backwards? Well thats what i did and now i hate my self! "

    - Maryam, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love, LOVE this book. In fact it is one of my most favorite books. I think I may have read this about 5 times so far. "

    - Livia, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Wasted my time. The main character was too selfish and self absorbed. The racism was too raw, not a single black character was given any intellect. "

    - Madalitso, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved it. But it was long. And not what I was expecting out of what has been labeled as the "epic love story of all time." Gotta watch the movie now! "

    - Ruchi, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing!! Who knew? "

    - John, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the few books that I love just as much as I do the movie. "

    - Jnel, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i was a bit obsessed in my angsty teenage years... must have re-read this thousand-page book 4 or 5 times. then i read the fan-lit sequel and that snapped me out of it. "

    - Yang, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I think I just devoured at least 4 units of college credit on the Civil War, Reconstruction and general human psychology. I owe Scarlett thanks for teaching me many things, including how to say "Boo to a goose". "

    - Roopa, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would! "

    - Greg, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " FINALLY done! Over 1,000 pages of melodrama, so happy the evil Scarlet got what she deserved! "

    - Molly, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A classic. I will admit sometimes the racism is a bit off putting, but one cannot help but to admire Scarlett's tenacity (despite her pure selfishness). Everyone has a bit of Scarlett in them, and that is what makes her irresistible. "

    - Nicole, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the imagery is still with me after all these years - what a lost society "

    - Laura, 9/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Much better than the movie. Enjoyed the history. "

    - Julie, 4/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Must read at least once! "

    - Valerie, 3/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Scarlet O'Hara: your favourite frenemy. "

    - Rebecca, 10/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " As much as I love the south & being born a southern gal this book frustrated me. Actually Scarlets complete narcissism annoyed the heck out of me ! I enjoyed the book just not scarlet and seeing she's the main character I cannot give this acclaimed book more than 3 stars! "

    - Kelly, 11/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Classic book of the South during the Civil War. "

    - Don, 7/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A very fine book. One of my all-time favorites. Never gets old. And of course, the constant vision of Clark Gable as Rhett Butler... "

    - Meredith, 7/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Long read, but well written. Worth reading once. "

    - Amber, 7/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Didn't read this until I was in my 40s and I regret not having read it sooner. Scarlet is right up there with Becky Sharp as one of my favorite heroines. "

    - Beth, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good read for an older book. So much of the story not told in the movie. "

    - Teresa, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i've read this twice. thinking about a 3rd time around before this next baby comes.i think it's the quintessential female summertime read. "

    - Annie, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " By far, one of the best books written in the last century. An evocative look at the civil war and post civil war, through the eyes of a southern belle and her comtempories. The only disappointment, for my part, is the failure of the author to produce a sequel by her own hand. "

    - Dovey, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book salutes two of my favorite literary heroines, Melanie Wilkes and Scarlet O'Hara. It's one of those books I read over and over again and it never gets old. "I want to go home... to Tara." "

    - Karen, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A true classic. The characters are well rounded & believable. One of the ones you never want to put down & when it is finished you feel like you've just lost some good friends. "

    - Susan, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A very VERY long book that took me forever to finish when I was 14 yrs old, but overall not a terrible read since I love the movie... "

    - Janell, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I don't like Scarlett. I don't like her in the movie either. "

    - Katelyn, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite book <3I cannot recommend this book enough! "

    - Mel, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this in high school and reread it several times since. "

    - Nerak, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've always loved this book. I could read it over and over again. And of course I loved the movie. "

    - Shanna, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like it, but it's taking forever to read it. "

    - Linda, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's "Gone with the Wind." What is not to like? "

    - Warren, 5/19/2011

About the Author

Margaret Mitchell (1900–1949) was an American author and journalist. Gone with the Wind was the only novel she published during her lifetime, which she won the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for in 1936 and 1937, respectively.

About the Narrator

Linda Stephens is a seasoned audiobook narrator whose readings include Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, which won an AudioFile Earphones Award and was a finalist for the Audie Award for Best Narration.