Top 10 most important works by Margaret Mitchell

Margaret Mitchell produced one published novel, one posthumous novella, and a substantial body of journalism, letters, and early writings.

1. Gone with the Wind (1936)
Genre: Historical Fiction / Epic Romance

2. Lost Laysen (written 1916; published 1996)
Genre: Novella / Romance / Adventure

3. Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind Letters, 1936–1949
Genre: Letters / Nonfiction

4. Before Scarlett: Girlhood Writings of Margaret Mitchell
Genre: Juvenilia / Short Fiction / Essays

5. Margaret Mitchell: Reporter (collection of her articles, 1922–1926)
Genre: Journalism / Feature Writing

6. “Atlanta Girl Sees the World” (1920s column)
Genre: Travel Writing / Journalism

7. Early Unpublished Short Stories (archival pieces)
Genre: Short Fiction / Romance / Adventure

8. Personal Letters (archival & published selections)
Genre: Letters / Nonfiction

9. Notes on Writing & Historical Research for Gone with the Wind
Genre: Research Notes / Historical Commentary

10. Biographical Interviews & Statements (compiled posthumously)
Genre: Interviews / Commentary