Margaret Mitchell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 08, 1900 |
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| Died | August 16, 1949 (age 48) |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Author of 'Gone with the Wind' |
Intro
Margaret Mitchell was an American novelist best known for writing 'Gone with the Wind,' one of the most popular books in American literature and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937.
Early Life & Background
Margaret Mitchell was born into a prominent family in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father was a lawyer and president of the Atlanta Historical Society, while her mother was a suffragist. Mitchell grew up amidst stories of the Civil War and Southern history, which greatly influenced her writing.
Career Highlights
- Published 'Gone with the Wind' in 1936, which became a bestseller and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937.
- 'Gone with the Wind' was adapted into a highly successful film in 1939.
- Worked as a journalist for the Atlanta Journal Sunday Magazine before becoming a novelist.
Trivia
- 'Gone with the Wind' has sold millions of copies worldwide and is consistently ranked among the favorite novels in American literature.
- Margaret Mitchell was struck by a car in Atlanta in 1949 and died five days later from her injuries.
FAQs
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When was Margaret Mitchell born?
Margaret Mitchell was born the 8 November 1900.
Where is Margaret Mitchell from?
Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 8th, 1900, in brief:
- Historical events: Theodore Dreiser's groundbreaking novel "Sister Carrie" was published by Doubleday, Page & Company, marking a significant moment in American literary realism. The book's publication was controversial, as company president Frank Nelson Doubleday initially opposed its release while he was away on a business trip. The novel, which explored themes of ambition, sexuality, and social mobility, would later be recognized as a pivotal work in early 20th-century American literature.
- Day of the week: November 8th, 1900 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: I Can't Tell Why I Love You, But I Do by Harry Macdonough
- Popular movie: Boarding School Girls' Pajama Parade directed by
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