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The first novel that George Sand wrote without a collaborator, this is not only a vivid romance, but also an impassioned plea for change in the inequitable French marriage laws of the time, and for a new view of women. It tells the story of a beautiful and innocent young woman, married at sixteen to a much older man. She falls in love with her handsome, frivolous neighbor, but discovers too late that his love is quite different from her own.

The Devil's Pool is George Sand's most popular novella. Set in rural France, the narrative explores relations between the sexes, the power of fantasy in human life and the plight of the underprivileged. Two of the main characters are Father Maurice and his son-in-law Germain, who is considering marriage again after the death of his wife. His father-in-law organises a meeting with the rich widow, Catherine Leonard, but he finds her vain and haughty and much in demand. He seeks out the company of Marie, a shepherdess from his own village, who would prefer a younger husband.

In this captivating second volume of a two-part series, we delve into a novel that serves as a poignant social commentary from a renowned author. While it intricately weaves political theory into its narrative, the core of the story profoundly explores the intricacies of nature and human nature. Through a vibrant cast of characters and compelling events, the book illuminates the authors belief that Attempts to form workingmens associations have been made, however, among the best informed, the most moral, the most patient portion of the industrial population of the large cities. Enlightened ...

Mariée, au sortir de l'adolescence, à un vieux colonel, antipathique et autoritaire, Indiana est contrainte à une routine d'outre-tombe. Tout la disposait pourtant à être sauvée par l'amour : Raymon, par qui elle se laisse séduire, possède la jeunesse et la fougue que n'a plus son mari. Indiana se trouve prise dans les turpitudes de la passion, car le désir du jeune homme se révèle bientôt un appétit plus redoutable que la brutalité de son mari repu. Oppressée dans son mariage, Indiana cherche une aventure.

George Sand (the pen name of Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin 1804-1876) is famous for flaunting the conventions of behavior expected of women of her standing in France at the time and for her numerous romantic liaisons including her long standing affair with Frederic Chopin. The Devil’s Pool (published in 1846 as La Mare au Diable) is one of several short pastoral novels drawn from her childhood experiences in the rural French region of Berri. It tells the story of a young widower, Germain, who, at the insistence of his father-in-law, sets out to remarry so that he will have someone to help ...

Brought to you by Penguin. My friends will respect me, I hope, just as much under my jacket as under my dress... So take me for a man or a woman as you wish. By the age of thirty, the novelist who had been born Aurore Dupin in 1804 had become the internationally renowned George Sand. In English...

La Mare au Diable, roman champêtre de 1846, ouvre le cycle pastoral de George Sand. Inspirée par ses souvenirs d’enfance, l’autrice y célèbre la vie des champs, la simplicité des âmes et les mystères de la nature. Au bord d’une mare que la rumeur dit hantée, se jouent, dans le secret des campagnes, les choix du cœur et le poids des usages. Entre saisons qui passent et croyances tenaces, se dessine une France rurale faite de labeur, de dignité et d’espérance.

Dive into this captivating two-volume novel that serves as a profound social commentary from a renowned author. Through a rich tapestry of characters and events, the narrative brings to life her insightful views on the importance of workingmens associations in urban society. As articulated in the Preface by George Sand, these associations, though potentially flawed at inception, have the power to evolve and foster a sense of community, safeguarding respect for family and property, and ultimately paving the way for unity among all social classes. Join Christine Rottger in this engaging summary ...

This is George Sand's first novel. Her real name was Amantine (or Amandine) Lucile Dupin, and she later became baroness Dudevant. As an aristocratic woman living in 19th century France, she chose her first novel to be, above all, a realistic work. Indiana is trapped since the age of 16 in a loveless marriage with a rich, much older, man. Her only real friend is her cousin, sir Ralph, who, sometimes, just does things which are- logically- the best for her but- mentally- the worst he could do. She tries to find means of escape. But would she be able to recreate her own reality? Can a woman find ...

A delightful anthology of great works by some of Europe's greatest short story writers....

Bernard Mauprat, raised amidst lawless brigands, knows little of the world beyond his tumultuous upbringing until a fateful encounter at the age of 17 changes everything. When his cousin Edmee is taken hostage in their castle, Bernard risks everything to help her escape. Relocating to live with his uncle, he is finally offered the chance at an education—and his heart becomes entwined with Edmee’s, despite her hesitance due to his rough past. As he grapples with the shadows of his upbringing, can the nurturing environment of his new home redeem him? Will he find the strength to confront his...

This roman à clef follows the musical adventures of Consuelo, a gifted singer under the tutelage of the composer Nicola Porpora. After encountering betrayal in her home city of Venice, she goes to stay with a family of nobles in an isolated castle in Bohemia and teach singing to the baroness who lives there. It is there that she meets Count Albert, a troubled young man who experiences regressions to past lives. He is strangely drawn to her, but she, though moved with pity for him, is unsure what to think of him. She then sets out for Vienna to meet with Porpora again and on the way befriends ...

Dive into the life of George Sand with Bertha Thomas, a respected Victorian Novelist, who brings to light the intriguing biography of this renowned author. - Summary by Christine Rottger

George Sands debut novel, Indiana, introduces readers to Amantine (or Amandine) Lucile Dupin, who later became known as Baroness Dudevant. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, this compelling narrative explores the life of Indiana, a woman ensnared in a loveless marriage to a wealthy, much older man since the age of 16. Her only true ally is her cousin, Sir Ralph, whose misguided attempts at helping her often lead to emotional turmoil. As Indiana seeks a way to escape her stifling reality, she grapples with profound questions Can she find genuine love while preserving her identity ...

This roman à clef follows the musical adventures of Consuelo, a gifted singer under the tutelage of the composer Nicola Porpora. After encountering betrayal in her home city of Venice, she goes to stay with a family of nobles in an isolated castle in Bohemia and teach singing to the baroness who lives there. It is there that she meets Count Albert, a troubled young man who experiences regressions to past lives. He is strangely drawn to her, but she, though moved with pity for him, is unsure what to think of him. She then sets out for Vienna to meet with Porpora again and on the way befriends ...

Después de abandonar a su esposo, Aurore comenzó a usar vestimentas masculinas, aunque continuaba vistiéndose con prendas femeninas en reuniones sociales. Este "disfraz" masculino le permitió el acceso a lugares negados para una mujer de su condición social.

George Sand, the bold pen name of Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin (1804-1876), is renowned for defying the societal norms expected of women in 19th-century France, as well as for her passionate affairs, including a significant relationship with Frederic Chopin. In The Devil’s Pool, originally published in 1846 as La Mare au Diable, Sand weaves a captivating tale inspired by her own childhood in the picturesque rural region of Berri. The story follows Germain, a young widower compelled by his father-in-law to seek a new wife to help care for his three small children. Join us as we explore themes...

George Sand by Bertha Thomas. "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble ...

On l'appelait "la petite Fadette", car elle avait la taille d'un farfadet et les pouvoirs d'une fée. Comme sa grand-mère, elle guérissait les hommes et les animaux. Landry, l'un des jumeaux de la ferme voisine, tombe amoureux d'elle. Mais l'amour d'une sorcière est mal vu dans cette famille, et il rend malade de jalousie Sylvinet, l'autre "besson." Après "La mare au diable", et "François le Champi", c'est le troisième roman champêtre de George Sand. Elle y exprime tout ce que la vie lui a appris. L'apparence des êtres ne compte pas, il faut percer l'écorce.

« Lavinia » de George Sand se déroule dans le décor pittoresque de l'Italie rurale, où la fougueuse protagoniste navigue dans les méandres de l'amour, du devoir et de la découverte de soi. Au milieu des vignobles baignés de soleil et des traditions ancestrales, le roman de George Sand plonge le lecteur dans le voyage de Lavinia, un récit de passion et de résilience qui défie les attentes de la société.