The Wrath to Come
Gone with the Wind and the Lies America Tells
Book • 2022
In *The Wrath to Come*, Sarah Churchwell examines the cultural and historical context of *Gone with the Wind*, highlighting its racist portrayals and the broader societal implications.
The book draws parallels between the novel's themes and contemporary American issues, including the rise of fascism and the January 6th Capitol riot.
Churchwell critiques the romanticization of the past in American culture, emphasizing the need for a truthful reckoning with history.
The book draws parallels between the novel's themes and contemporary American issues, including the rise of fascism and the January 6th Capitol riot.
Churchwell critiques the romanticization of the past in American culture, emphasizing the need for a truthful reckoning with history.
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Lessons from the American Civil War, with Sarah Churchwell and Karen Joy Fowler
