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Gone With the Wind (Penguin Readers Level 4) #1
Gone with the Wind: Part 1 of 2
In Part 1, the beautiful Scarlett O'Hara learns that Ashley Wilkes, the man she loves in secret, is going to marry another woman. Even the terrible American Civil War is nothing compared to Scarlett's broken heart. But one man knows her secret, the handsome and dangerous Rhett Butler -- and he wants her for himself
64 pages, Paperback
Published December 7, 1999
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John Escott
250 books117 followersJohn Escott started by writing children's books and comic scripts, but now writes and adapts books for students of all ages. He especially enjoys writing crime and mystery thrillers, and is a member of the British Crime Writers Association.
With Oxford University Press John has published London for the Oxford Bookworms Factfile series; Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery, Star Reporter, Girl on a Motorbike, The Fly and Other Horror Stories, and The Scarlet Letter for the Oxford Bookworms Library series; The Magician, Time for a Robbery, Star for a day, Tomorrow's Girl, and The Man with Three NAMEs for the Hotshot Puzzles series; and A Pretty Face for the Dominoes series.
With Oxford University Press John has published London for the Oxford Bookworms Factfile series; Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery, Star Reporter, Girl on a Motorbike, The Fly and Other Horror Stories, and The Scarlet Letter for the Oxford Bookworms Library series; The Magician, Time for a Robbery, Star for a day, Tomorrow's Girl, and The Man with Three NAMEs for the Hotshot Puzzles series; and A Pretty Face for the Dominoes series.
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April 24, 2007
I have read this book annually or biannually since I was 10, and each time it has new meaning. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a "chick read"; it's historical, social, and political as well as sexual. The depth of character development and plot and the lyricism of Mitchell's writing never ceases to engage and amaze me. Highly recommended for everyone.
April 2, 2011
I have really been enjoying this book. Somehow I have never read it OR watched the movie but I finished the movie last night. I am so disappointed in the movie. They should have made it at least three more hours and added all the important things they left out. I enjoyed the movie but was surprised how much they left out. The book, on the other hand, has been very enjoyable. I can't believe how selfish and impertinent Scarlet is and how much of a cad Rhett is. The movie can not begin to capture the extent of their personalities. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a messed up romance, times of chivalry, or the old South.
I have struggled a little bit with the use of the "N" word but I try to keep in mind that it was written in a time that it was acceptable.
I really don't like how much the Lord's name is used inappropriately. Otherwise the language is not bad. This book would have gotten five stars if it weren't for the uncomfortable language.
I have struggled a little bit with the use of the "N" word but I try to keep in mind that it was written in a time that it was acceptable.
I really don't like how much the Lord's name is used inappropriately. Otherwise the language is not bad. This book would have gotten five stars if it weren't for the uncomfortable language.
January 11, 2021
a terrific book with an undeserved reputation limiting its importance to the romance part,
particularly interesting insights about the existence of outdated "feudal-like" systems, and their collapse, unforeseen by the ones who denied their obsolete nature. A controversial study of human character, tradition, and willpower, followed by an elaborate inquiry on how elastic society is in challenging times.
Highly recommended, particularly in the times of pandemic.
After all-the question arises - what are the archaics of the contemporary world, which we are oblivious to, which should and eventually will collapse?
particularly interesting insights about the existence of outdated "feudal-like" systems, and their collapse, unforeseen by the ones who denied their obsolete nature. A controversial study of human character, tradition, and willpower, followed by an elaborate inquiry on how elastic society is in challenging times.
Highly recommended, particularly in the times of pandemic.
After all-the question arises - what are the archaics of the contemporary world, which we are oblivious to, which should and eventually will collapse?
July 2, 2017
"Tebi treba neko da te ljubi i to neko ko zna znanje"...
April 17, 2019
Loved it and got so mad at the end that I threw my book out the window.
January 2, 2026
What a wonderful and enchanting story that is!
Initially it was quite challenging to read though a lot of slang language. But it depicts the epoch in such a detail that it is hard to put the book down. It picks my interest to discover more life philosophy, etiquette rules and laws of that time with each read page. And the plot is well written too. Characters don't feel fictional or flat at all. They are full of mischief, envy, jealousy, generosity and much more.
I am really glad that despite the book size I have started reading it!
Initially it was quite challenging to read though a lot of slang language. But it depicts the epoch in such a detail that it is hard to put the book down. It picks my interest to discover more life philosophy, etiquette rules and laws of that time with each read page. And the plot is well written too. Characters don't feel fictional or flat at all. They are full of mischief, envy, jealousy, generosity and much more.
I am really glad that despite the book size I have started reading it!
March 3, 2019
Last night, I picked up part one before sleep. When I finished both parts of the book, I found myself bathing in dawn chorus already.
I've never read such a gripping tale which explores the personalities of characters so deeply, yet blending it so well upon the historical and social backdrop. Through the vivid dialogues and narration, you can feel the flesh and bones of the characters, as well as their pain and struggles amidst the turbulence of war.
What's more, the book is not merely a thrilling story but also a reflection of us and the people around us. Flipping through the pages, I couldn't help associating pieces of myself and my friends with the characters. By thinking from perspectives of each of the characters, I understood a bit more about myself and the dearest people around me.
American Civil War has long been gone, but greed, bigotry and chaos are far from distant. Gone With the Wind is a perfect book that could inspire us and help us reflect where we should stand in the world.
I've never read such a gripping tale which explores the personalities of characters so deeply, yet blending it so well upon the historical and social backdrop. Through the vivid dialogues and narration, you can feel the flesh and bones of the characters, as well as their pain and struggles amidst the turbulence of war.
What's more, the book is not merely a thrilling story but also a reflection of us and the people around us. Flipping through the pages, I couldn't help associating pieces of myself and my friends with the characters. By thinking from perspectives of each of the characters, I understood a bit more about myself and the dearest people around me.
American Civil War has long been gone, but greed, bigotry and chaos are far from distant. Gone With the Wind is a perfect book that could inspire us and help us reflect where we should stand in the world.
April 26, 2023
I love Scarlett she is absolutely insane slay
February 24, 2026
interesting
August 24, 2021
Bashke me eren Vellimi I- M. Mitchell
Teksa lufta pritet te filloje ne Jug te Amerikes nga momenti ne moment, ne zemer te ketij libri shfaqen ngjarje te paharrueshme, emocione te papershkrueshme, personazhe te hatashem, duke e shnderruar kete veper ne Kryeveper.
Skarleta, nje adoleshente kaq e pacipe, tekanjoze, e pashpirt ia del te beje per vete cdo djale, pervecse atij qe dashuron: Eshlin.
I cili jo vetem qe e shikon Skarleten si shoqe, por do te martohet me kusheriren e tij, Melanine.
Melania nje shpirtmire, e urte, e lexuar, ZONJE, shikon te cdo njeri vetem te miren, zemra e saj s’ka vend per djallezi apo ligesi.
Ret Batler, i mohuar nga shoqeria, personazhi im i preferuar, per faktin se eshte realist, i drejtperdrejte, largpames, cuditerisht bie ne dashuri me Skarleten.
E ndersa Skarleta duke i shprehur ndjenjat Eshlit, kupton se s’ka shprese, martohet me vellain e Melanise, duke ngelur me pas e ve dhe me nje djale, te cilin shpesh here e harron qe e ka lindur.
Lufta gjithandej ka nisur te percaje Jugun, te sfilite kedo, te djege e plackise gjithcka qe gjen para, shtrihet historia e Skarletes, te ciles i duhet te jetoje me njeriun qe ka me pak simpati dhe qe e acaron ne cmenduri: Melanine.
Mes mijera peripecish, vuajtjesh per buke, uje, familjen, jeten e meparshme plot harre e gezim shikojme sesi rrjedh jeta e re, sesi vepron cdo personazh, ku serish spikat Skarleta me transformime te menjehershme duke e bere ate magjike dhe ta duash e kur gabim mendon.
Bashke me eren eshte roman per luften, duke pershkruar cdo pushtim ne detaje, per dashurine duke ia dale te nxjerre ndjenjat me te thella dhe me te forta, per Token, qe eshte e vetmja gje qe ngelet e ia vlen te luftohet derisa force te mos kesh, per sklleverit e shtepise dhe besnikerine e tyre, per sjelljet dhe edukaten qe vajzave iu mesohet si te sillen ne prani te shoqerise e te burrave, te ketyre burrave te gatshem per lufte, qe u perpoqen e u perpoqen per Jugun, Atlanten dhe nuk ia dolen te fitonin, pasi ushtria kundershtare ishte gjigande krahsimisht me ta.
Libri ne teresi te tij ka lufte, romance, ankth, frike, mister, histori qe do te thote: Ka gjithcka qe une zakonisht dashuroj te lexoj.
Nje liber i mireshkruar dhe unik. 5/5🌟
Teksa lufta pritet te filloje ne Jug te Amerikes nga momenti ne moment, ne zemer te ketij libri shfaqen ngjarje te paharrueshme, emocione te papershkrueshme, personazhe te hatashem, duke e shnderruar kete veper ne Kryeveper.
Skarleta, nje adoleshente kaq e pacipe, tekanjoze, e pashpirt ia del te beje per vete cdo djale, pervecse atij qe dashuron: Eshlin.
I cili jo vetem qe e shikon Skarleten si shoqe, por do te martohet me kusheriren e tij, Melanine.
Melania nje shpirtmire, e urte, e lexuar, ZONJE, shikon te cdo njeri vetem te miren, zemra e saj s’ka vend per djallezi apo ligesi.
Ret Batler, i mohuar nga shoqeria, personazhi im i preferuar, per faktin se eshte realist, i drejtperdrejte, largpames, cuditerisht bie ne dashuri me Skarleten.
E ndersa Skarleta duke i shprehur ndjenjat Eshlit, kupton se s’ka shprese, martohet me vellain e Melanise, duke ngelur me pas e ve dhe me nje djale, te cilin shpesh here e harron qe e ka lindur.
Lufta gjithandej ka nisur te percaje Jugun, te sfilite kedo, te djege e plackise gjithcka qe gjen para, shtrihet historia e Skarletes, te ciles i duhet te jetoje me njeriun qe ka me pak simpati dhe qe e acaron ne cmenduri: Melanine.
Mes mijera peripecish, vuajtjesh per buke, uje, familjen, jeten e meparshme plot harre e gezim shikojme sesi rrjedh jeta e re, sesi vepron cdo personazh, ku serish spikat Skarleta me transformime te menjehershme duke e bere ate magjike dhe ta duash e kur gabim mendon.
Bashke me eren eshte roman per luften, duke pershkruar cdo pushtim ne detaje, per dashurine duke ia dale te nxjerre ndjenjat me te thella dhe me te forta, per Token, qe eshte e vetmja gje qe ngelet e ia vlen te luftohet derisa force te mos kesh, per sklleverit e shtepise dhe besnikerine e tyre, per sjelljet dhe edukaten qe vajzave iu mesohet si te sillen ne prani te shoqerise e te burrave, te ketyre burrave te gatshem per lufte, qe u perpoqen e u perpoqen per Jugun, Atlanten dhe nuk ia dolen te fitonin, pasi ushtria kundershtare ishte gjigande krahsimisht me ta.
Libri ne teresi te tij ka lufte, romance, ankth, frike, mister, histori qe do te thote: Ka gjithcka qe une zakonisht dashuroj te lexoj.
Nje liber i mireshkruar dhe unik. 5/5🌟
June 3, 2019
Apesar de eu ter ficado um pouco levemente entediada no início, terminei essa primeira parte de "E o vento levou" em êxtase!
A evolução da personagem principal, Scarlett foi tanta que me empolgou demais para ler a segunda parte. Além disso, gosto do fato da história se passar durante a Guerra Civil americana e como a autora narra bem o desenvolvimento desta, o que me fez aprender um pouco sobre esse marco importante na sociedade americana.
O romance entre Scarlett e Ashley me incomodou, ou talvez deva dizer a ausência de romance? Terminei essa primeira parte sem entender ao certo qual é a desse cara. Isto porque achei pouco trabalhado os sentimentos dele em relação a ela. A cena na biblioteca não me disse muita coisa se ele >realmente< a amava ou não. Dessa maneira, quando ele a beijou antes de voltar para guerra me deixou... surpresa e confusa. Antes dessa demonstração de afeto fiquei acreditando que talvez Scarlett estivesse vendo interesse onde não tinha, cega por seu ego... mas aparentemente não era isso, ele realmente gostava dela. De fato não era exatamente o tipo de romance que estava esperando, mas o livro está me surpreendendo e me mantendo vidrada.
A evolução da personagem principal, Scarlett foi tanta que me empolgou demais para ler a segunda parte. Além disso, gosto do fato da história se passar durante a Guerra Civil americana e como a autora narra bem o desenvolvimento desta, o que me fez aprender um pouco sobre esse marco importante na sociedade americana.
O romance entre Scarlett e Ashley me incomodou, ou talvez deva dizer a ausência de romance? Terminei essa primeira parte sem entender ao certo qual é a desse cara. Isto porque achei pouco trabalhado os sentimentos dele em relação a ela. A cena na biblioteca não me disse muita coisa se ele >realmente< a amava ou não. Dessa maneira, quando ele a beijou antes de voltar para guerra me deixou... surpresa e confusa. Antes dessa demonstração de afeto fiquei acreditando que talvez Scarlett estivesse vendo interesse onde não tinha, cega por seu ego... mas aparentemente não era isso, ele realmente gostava dela. De fato não era exatamente o tipo de romance que estava esperando, mas o livro está me surpreendendo e me mantendo vidrada.
November 4, 2014
Роман превосходный, совсем не оставил меня равнодушной. Читала очень давно, но до сих пор помню имена главных героев (что обычно бывает редко) Скарлетт и Ретт Батлер. Какая любовь..Очень нравилось читать моменты вместе с ними. Описание гражданской войны между Америкой и Англией у Маргарет получилось великолепно. Целых 2 тома. Я думала, что не осилю, но вскоре они были прочитаны не за такой уж большой промежуток времени. Автор не дает нам конечного итога романа, читатели должны его сами додумывать, что произойдет с героями, и у меня в мыслях только хороший конец. Часто видела, что начали выпускать другие книги (якобы продолжение), но никто ещё не отзывался о них с восторгом.
Цитаты: "Я не буду думать об этом сегодня. Подумаю об этом завтра"
Цитаты: "Я не буду думать об этом сегодня. Подумаю об этом завтра"
May 12, 2014
Gone With the Wind has been on my list of favorite books for a long time. I started re-reading it on my nook and then halfway through my nook froze and died. And for weeks all I could think about was reading this book. Then i finally got a new Nook and have been finishing it since. Reading quickly to gobble it up but also trying to slow down so it wouldn't. The book is just so intricately woven. Each character so strong and well developed. And the story so exciting and heart breaking. It's one of those that is going to send me into a depression now that it's over. I'm going to have to re-watch the movie to live in the world a little longer.
March 31, 2016
Ohromně mě bavilo zjišťovat jak probíhat život v 19.století, postoj "Jižanů" k válce a nakonec objevit zcela nový postoj k americké občanské válce. Scarlett má spoustu chyb, stejně jako každý jiný člověk, ale hlavně ke konci byla zcela pochopitelnou mladou ženou, která už neměla na výběr. Což si její setry ani její služebnictvo neuvědomovalo. Scarlett mi byla blízká, stejně jako Melanie, Ashley a další postavy. Příběh je krásný a rozhodně promyšlený a klade důraz na samostatný lidský život a jeho změnu ve válce. Pokud někdo má jakékoliv otázky ohledně války Severu proti jihu, kniha vám je snad všechny zodpoví.
January 11, 2019
I really didn't enjoy this book as a whole. It's a wonderful slice of life, a chance to see into another world. And a major part of our country's history. Here's the thing, I didn't find any of the characters appealing. nor did I enjoy the interactions. No matter how well the book is written I found them uncompelling. Many time's I found myself wishing I could just skip a bunch of pages and move ahead the story to hopefully a good part. Maybe this is one of those times in life, where it's best to see the movie and call it a day.... unfortunately I'm not in a hurry to revisit these characters.
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April 18, 2009I first read this book in high school. It was a struggle but well worth it. I read it again a few years later in college, much easier to read. The last time I read it, I could appricate the book as a well written story based on actual events. Each time I've read this novel, I have always have felt I learned something. I can also understand why the movie had so many directors (three? four?)there are just too many story lines to work with! I might add: the book search feature does not have hardbound or one book listed. So I have ONE book of Gone With the Wind, not parts 1 & 2.
February 12, 2015
DUMB. DUMB. DUMB. SO DUMB IT HURTS.
JUST SHUT UP. YOU'RE STUPID.
NO MORE PLEASE! YOU DUMB B****
***SNORE**** BORING *****
JUST SHUT UP. YOU'RE STUPID.
NO MORE PLEASE! YOU DUMB B****
***SNORE**** BORING *****
April 16, 2007
I read this book when I was 10. I barely broke for food and trips to the ladies...in fact, I think I took it with me to the ladies....anyway. It took about a day and a half. When I was done, I had a miserable crick in my neck, but I wanted to read it again--immediately.
If you get bogged down in the section that's all battles and stuff, give yourself permission to skip it. You'll get through it when you re-read this novel.
If you get bogged down in the section that's all battles and stuff, give yourself permission to skip it. You'll get through it when you re-read this novel.
June 15, 2013
I really hate Scarlett because she is stupid. she leaves someone who
loves her for someone who doesnt care about her and he is going to marry from someone else. Scarlett waits for the moment to be alone with ashely to ask him if he loves her or not. Also when she got married she didnt changed and loved her husband the whole thing she wanted from the world is "ASHELY".
And I think Ashely will never tell her what she wants to hear it from him(less)
loves her for someone who doesnt care about her and he is going to marry from someone else. Scarlett waits for the moment to be alone with ashely to ask him if he loves her or not. Also when she got married she didnt changed and loved her husband the whole thing she wanted from the world is "ASHELY".
And I think Ashely will never tell her what she wants to hear it from him(less)
November 6, 2015
I'm sorry. I forgot to write review on this application last week.
1.level 4
2.Oct.26.40min, 27.50min,29.40min
3.love,war,men,women,sad,father,atlanta
4.a) there is a woman who is Scarlett o'hara. she is loved many men. But she was loving Ashley...
b) Scarlett was loving Ashley. but he married with another woman. But she was continuing to love him.. But he became missing during a war. ..
5.War robed many love from many people. This is part one of this story. So I will continue to read part 2
1.level 4
2.Oct.26.40min, 27.50min,29.40min
3.love,war,men,women,sad,father,atlanta
4.a) there is a woman who is Scarlett o'hara. she is loved many men. But she was loving Ashley...
b) Scarlett was loving Ashley. but he married with another woman. But she was continuing to love him.. But he became missing during a war. ..
5.War robed many love from many people. This is part one of this story. So I will continue to read part 2
January 5, 2017
It was one of my favorite books during my early teens. This rating is based on my opinion at the time of reading it. Probably I would give it a lower rating if I was to reread it now, but it has lost its attraction for me a long time ago, so a rereading is out of question.
From what I recall the title itself was the perfect summary of the book and it contained interesting historical and cultural information about America.
From what I recall the title itself was the perfect summary of the book and it contained interesting historical and cultural information about America.
March 4, 2019
I read this books as a teenage girl.
Absolutely live this.
I love Scarlet despite moments in which she is annoying, she is an amazing heroine.
The story is well written, and I like to think realisticly shows times of civil war in USA.
I personally think most girls should read it.
I can see how it impacted me as I always though I was like Scarlet, made me feel its not so bad to be different and a bit of a rebel.
Absolutely live this.
I love Scarlet despite moments in which she is annoying, she is an amazing heroine.
The story is well written, and I like to think realisticly shows times of civil war in USA.
I personally think most girls should read it.
I can see how it impacted me as I always though I was like Scarlet, made me feel its not so bad to be different and a bit of a rebel.
February 15, 2008
i read this when i was 11 or 12 and was surprised to absolute love it. no idea how much i would like it now. i read a 500-page hard bound copy i found on my mother's shelves. i watched the movie afterward, and it's actually shocking how much depth and grit is removed in the film version. the film is the cheesiest of cheese.
May 20, 2008
Every summer, as I adjust my sunglasses and lean back with an iced tea on the beach, I revisit this grand story of southern mystique, a splash of civil war history, and one woman's journey from naive debutant to full-blooded vixen. All women ask themselves, at some point in their lives, "Is he an Ashley or is he a Rhett?"...
November 10, 2016
It was...different.
This was something that caught me by surprise in my teens. It was one of the first english novels I ever attempted to read and to be honest, I am completely satisfied. I believe that Gone with the Wind is indeed one of a kind. I spent a good part of my life reading books and watching films & series but I still haven't gotten around something similar to it.
A classic indeed.
This was something that caught me by surprise in my teens. It was one of the first english novels I ever attempted to read and to be honest, I am completely satisfied. I believe that Gone with the Wind is indeed one of a kind. I spent a good part of my life reading books and watching films & series but I still haven't gotten around something similar to it.
A classic indeed.
April 23, 2008
the beautiful Scarlett learns that Ashley,the man she loves in secret,is going to marry another woman.even the terrible American Civil War is nothing compared to her broken heart.but one man knows her secret ,the handsome and dangerous Rhett Butler..
October 29, 2008
My quintessential love-hate book. we all have one like this. I cannot help loving the characters in their imperfections. Margaret Mitchell is a spectacular story-teller. You cannot forget Tara. or Rhett Butler. and most of all Scarlett O'Hara. I carry this book in my heart.
September 25, 2010
I really enjoyed it! I rediscovered characters I thought I knew very well, and discovered one I really like, even if he has not been there very long. My favorite thing was to understand better how the bond between Scarlett and Melly was formed...
October 2, 2011
I admit it! I was nervous to start the Tome that is GWtW and this was a nice little intro. I dont think many people would choose to do it this way and I'd probably recommend going straight for the original novel!
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