The film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's ‘Gone With the Wind’ movie has long been condemned for romanticizing slavery. Some screenwriters had tried to paint a more honest picture.

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In 1865, author Charles Dickens survived a train crash—and he was never the same.
Writer and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston’s literary legacy is a class apart. Here are some facts you might not have known about the author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”
From J. K. Rowling to Stephen King, these are the richest authors the literary world has ever produced.
Slogging through dense passages can be time-consuming, mentally exhausting, and hard on your eyes. Speed up the process—without sacrificing comprehension—with these tricks.
One of the most celebrated authors in history never saw a book published under her own name.
The average person in the U.S. reads about 12 books per year—but that number won't help you if you read at a different pace than the average American.
Bill Watterson left the comics pages in 1995. A new fantasy fable marks his return to storytelling after a 28-year sabbatical.
The first collection of Holmes stories was unwelcome in the Soviet Union, which banned it for 'occultism.'
“Pizza Snotcorn” and “Poop Cookies” promise to taste delicious, even though they sound disgusting.
Here are some things you might not have known about the book behind Netflix’s 2022 ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ movie.
Dr. Maya Angelou’s verses are at the very heart of the American experience—yet she didn’t start out as a poet.
One of the 20th century’s great writers will take up residence at the NYPL, with 240 linear feet of material.
From Prince Harry's 'Spare' to 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis, the best celebrity memoirs to read this year will be tough to put down.
Toni Morrison has written some of literature’s most enduring classics, from 'The Bluest Eye' to 'Beloved' and beyond. Here's what you need to know about the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
Spotting the elusive Waldo is an exercise in patience and frustration, even for the most eagle-eyed fans.
They may not all have a happy ending, but the passion their pages contain is enough to keep you captivated.
It took Toni Morrison years to write her debut novel—which was initially a flop. Here are some other things you might not know about 'The Bluest Eye.'
'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,' may technically be middle-aged now—the frequently banned pre-teen tale by Judy Blume turned 50 in 2020—but its lessons are for the ages.