In the seventh chapter “Aeolus” of James Joyce’s Ulysess, we find the words “Gone with the wind. Hosts at Mullaghmast and Tara of the kings.” Obviously, the name “Tara” associated with the words “Gone with the wind” bring to mind the title of Margaret Mitchell’s novel, so much so that the Italian translators, from Giulio […]
“Ruth’s Journey,” by Donald McCaig
December 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Reviewed by Claire Hamner Matturro What was Donald McCaig thinking when he undertook writing Ruth’s Journey (Atria Books 2014), the so-called prequel to Gone with the Wind? First, it’s a bold idea to tackle any prequel, let alone one designed to set the stage for the second most popular book ever sold in America. But […]