Gone with the Wind

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era, the novel follows Scarlett O'Hara, a determined young woman from a wealthy plantation family, as she navigates the challenges of poverty after the devastation of her home. The narrative serves as a coming-of-age story, highlighting themes of resilience and survival. Widely acclaimed, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937 and remains a beloved classic, selling over 30 million copies worldwide and inspiring a famous film adaptation.