In the forward, Gregory claims the novel “tells us, unequivocally, that African people are not of the same species as white people. Original ‘Gone With The Wind’ script reveals secret ‘war’ over slavery, cut scenesĪlong with the note, the publisher commissioned historical fiction writer Philippa Gregory to write a new forward for the novel addressing the “white supremacist” elements. “We want to alert readers that there may be hurtful or indeed harmful phrases and terminology that were prevalent at the time this novel was written and which are true to the context of the historical setting of this novel.” Courtesy Everett Collection “Gone with the Wind” contains “shocking elements” that were of its time. “The text of this book remains true to the original in every way and is reflective of the language and period in which it was originally written.” The warning points to “racist and stereotypical depictions and troubling themes” in the novel.

“The novel includes the representation of unacceptable practices, racist and stereotypical depictions and troubling themes, characterization, language and imagery,” the message reads. The warning claims the epic 1936 Civil War drama contains “shocking elements” that were of its time, The Telegraph reports.

The London-based publishing house, Pan Macmillan, determined that a cautionary note was necessary to include with Margaret Mitchell’s detailed depiction of slavery in America during the Civil War. The publishers of “Gone with the Wind” will amend the latest printing of the classic American novel to include a trigger warning over racism and a new introduction that addresses “white supremacy.” The Chicks have no regrets after being canceled over Bush remark: ‘Set us free’ Joe Rogan fights ‘f-ing cult’ at new comedy club, welcomes canceled comedians Johnny Depp gets Hollywood love at Cannes - but it won’t save his career

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