Gone with the Wind (Complete 2 Volumes)
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the history and social change of the American Civil War
- Readers who enjoy epic stories centered on complex, powerful female characters
- Deep readers who wish to explore resilience, the philosophy of survival, and the nature of love
- Readers who appreciate classic literature and seek both literary quality and storytelling
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer light, fast-paced romance with a single theme
- Readers impatient with long works and a slower narrative pace
Reading tips
- Set aside uninterrupted time for immersive reading to better feel the atmosphere of the era and the ups and downs of the characters' fates
- Supplement with historical background on the American Civil War to deepen your understanding of the novel's social context
- Pay attention to subtle changes in Scarlett's relationships with major figures such as Melanie and Rhett to appreciate the layering of the characterization
About the publisher
Flower City Publishing House focuses on literary publishing, covering categories such as classic works, foreign literature, folk literature, Eastern philosophy, essays and miscellaneous writings, and social novels. Representative books in the library include Lu Xun's Call to Arms, Lao She's Camel Xiangzi and Four Generations Under One Roof, editions related to Confucius's The Analects, and Chinese translations of foreign classics such as Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities. Its author resources include classic writers such as Lu Xun, Lao She, and Confucius, as well as translators and scholars such as Li Gang, Chen Puqing, and Zhang Ling. The publisher's characteristic approach is to organize editions around literary classics and celebrated Chinese and foreign works, while also including folk literature and Eastern philosophy titles. Public information is limited, so this introduction emphasizes the publishing directions reflected in the books held in the library.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 飘 上册
- 版权信息
- 第一部
- 第一章
- 第二章
- 第三章
- 第四章
- 第五章
- 第六章
- 第七章
- 第二部
- 第八章
- 第九章
- 第十章
- 第十一章
- 第十二章
- 第十三章
- 第十四章
- 第十五章
- 第十六章
- 第三部
- 第十七章
- 第十八章
- 第十九章
- 第二十章
- 第二十一章
- 第二十二章
- 第二十三章
- 第二十四章
- 第二十五章
- 第二十六章
- 第二十七章
- 第二十八章
- 第二十九章
- 第三十章
- 飘 下册
- 版权信息
- 第四部
- 第三十一章
- 第三十二章
- 第三十三章
- 第三十四章
- 第三十五章
- 第三十六章
- 第三十七章
- 第三十八章
- 第三十九章
- 第四十章
- 第四十一章
- 第四十二章
- 第四十三章
- 第四十四章
- 第四十五章
- 第四十六章
- 第四十七章
- 第五部
- 第四十八章
- 第四十九章
- 第五十章
- 第五十一章
- 第五十二章
- 第五十三章
- 第五十四章
- 第五十五章
- 第五十六章
- 第五十七章
- 第五十八章
- 第五十九章
- 第六十章
- 第六十一章
- 第六十二章
- 第六十三章
- 译后记
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About the author
Margaret Mitchell (1900–1949) was an American woman writer and journalist, born in Atlanta, Georgia. In her lifetime she published only one novel, Gone with the Wind (1936), set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction and depicting the changes in Southern society amid war and the fates of its characters. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and was adapted into the film Gone with the Wind in 1939. Besides Gone with the Wind, the library holds various editions, including a six-volume set, a two-volume set, a fortieth-anniversary collector's edition, and a complete translation collector's edition, all classified under foreign literature and world classics. Public information about her life and writing career is limited, and her literary influence rests mainly on this work. She died in a car accident in 1949.
Public information about Liu Yingkai is currently limited, and his nationality, dates of birth and death, and personal background cannot be confirmed. According to the library's holdings, three works are associated with Liu Yingkai, with representative titles including Jane Eyre, Jane Eyre (another edition), and Gone with the Wind (2 volumes), commonly classified under world classics. These works are Chinese translations or editions of classic foreign literature, mostly dealing with love, personal growth, and social change, with grand narratives and vivid characters. It can therefore be inferred that Liu Yingkai's editorial or translation work centers on world literary classics, presenting foreign classics to Chinese readers. Owing to the lack of more detailed biographical and academic information, a full assessment of his writing style and personal influence is not yet possible; readers may learn about his work through the titles mentioned above.
Liu Luyi: currently, public information is limited, and basic details such as biography, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. Judging from the three works held in the library, Liu Luyi's writing and publishing activities mainly center on world classics, with representative works including Jian Ai, Jane Eyre, and Gone with the Wind (2 volumes). These works are all classics of foreign literature and typically involve translation, editing, or version collation; they are commonly classified as world classics. Liu Luyi's name appears mostly in Chinese presentations of such classic texts, indicating a focus on introducing distinguished foreign literary works to Chinese readers. Although the available material is insufficient to outline a complete career, the choice of works suggests an interest in classic narratives with deep emotion and dramatic twists of fate, texts that enjoy a broad readership in the Chinese-speaking world. Further details about specific contributions and editorial ideas await disclosure.
