Everyone involved in Scarlett knew the risks—a follow-up to Gone With the Wind was inevitably going to be harshly critiqued. But the heirs to the Mitchell estate had good reason for attempting it.

M argaret Mitchell, an iconic name in American literature, remains celebrated for her single, yet profoundly influential novel, “Gone with the Wind.” This epic tale of love, war, and survival ...

The Atlanta History Center reopens the Margaret Mitchell House museum in Midtown today, July 10, with a new exhibit that examines more closely the popularity of “Gone With the Wind” — the ...