George Sand

By Elme-Marie Caro

Book Overview

The book ""George Sand"" by Bertha Thomas is a comprehensive biography of the famous French author Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, who wrote under the pseudonym George Sand. The book covers Sand's life from her birth in 1804 to her death in 1876, tracing her journey from a young girl growing up in the French countryside to a celebrated writer and cultural icon.The author provides a detailed account of Sand's personal life, including her tumultuous relationships with men such as the writer Alfred de Musset and the composer Fr�����d�����ric Chopin. Thomas also explores Sand's political beliefs and her involvement in the revolutionary movements of her time, as well as her literary career and the themes and motifs that run through her work.Throughout the book, Thomas draws on a range of primary sources, including Sand's letters and diaries, to provide a vivid and nuanced portrait of this fascinating and complex woman. Whether you are a fan of Sand's writing or simply interested in the history of French literature and culture, ""George Sand"" is an essential read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163278971
• ISBN13: 9781163278970
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"