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Before Scarlett
Margaret Mitchell
其他書名
Girlhood Writings of Margaret Mitchell
出版
Hill Street Press
, 2000
主題
Biography & Autobiography / Historical
Biography & Autobiography / Literary Figures
Biography & Autobiography / Women
Literary Criticism / General
Literary Criticism / Children's & Young Adult Literature
ISBN
1892514621
9781892514622
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=bjhbAAAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋
These journal entries and fiction pieces paint a picture of a precocious, imaginative young girl growing up in early twentieth century Atlanta, a member of a family that was considered part of the city's 'old guard'. The Mitchell family lived in a sprawling, two-story Victorian home with a deep, cool porch where Margaret liked to sit and read. When she was 12, Margaret's family moved to a Colonial Revival-style mansion situated on a fashionable stretch of Peachtree Street. The budding writer made fast friends with a tight-knit group of boys and girls in her new neighbourhood and school, and many of her writings were about the exploits of her gang. Later, at the Washington Seminary, school for girls, Mitchell was president of the literary society, literary editor of the yearbook, and acted in several drama club productions. 'It's really amazing, the way Margaret could write without making corrections, even at such a young age.' says Eskridge. 'She was just a wonderful storyteller, and this collection fleshes in parts of her life that nobody has ever had access to before. I think it will inspire many people to go back and read 'Gone With the Wind', and learn more about Mitchell as a person. I especially hope young adults enjoy the book, too and draw inspiration from Margaret's early frustrations vis-à-vis the ultimate success she enjoyed. Hopefully, this collection will inspire the next Margaret Mitchell.'