How the idea moved: 4 landmark works

1. 1813Pride and PrejudiceJane AustenOriginNovel

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2. 1891Tess of the d'UrbervillesThomas HardyEvolutionNovel

   Hardy's novel, published decades before 'Gone with the Wind,' features a heroine who, like Scarlett, exhibits resilience and a strong will in the face of overwhelming societal and personal adversity, though her fate is more tragic. (passes on to Gone with the Wind)

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3. 1936Gone with the WindMargaret MitchellEvolutionNovel

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4. 1982The Color PurpleAlice WalkerEvolutionNovel

   Walker's novel, set in the American South and dealing with significant societal challenges, presents a heroine who, like Scarlett, demonstrates immense inner strength and resilience in overcoming adversity, albeit in a very different context and with a focus on empowerment through community. (inherits from Gone with the Wind)

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