George Sand the Search for Love

By Marie Jenney Howe

Book Overview

George Sand the Search for Love is a biography written by Marie Jenney Howe that delves into the life of the famous French writer, George Sand. The book explores Sand's tumultuous love life, which was marked by numerous affairs and marriages, and examines how her search for love influenced her writing. The author also provides insights into Sand's political views and her role as a feminist icon in the 19th century. The book is written in a narrative style that makes it easy to read and understand, even for those who are not familiar with Sand's work. Overall, George Sand the Search for Love is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of this iconic writer.1927. The biography of Sand (Amandine-Aurore-Lucie Dupin), considered by some to be the greatest feminine genius known to literature. A prolific writer, she began with romantic fiction, then turned to novels of social reform and rounded out her forty-five years of writing with pastoral tales that have become classics, producing one hundred and ten volumes in all. She lived a life, which some believe was full of contradictions, but in retrospect she was a woman one hundred years ahead of her time. Contents: Aurore; Mademoiselle Dupin; Madame Dudevant; George and Alfred; George and Michel; Madame Sand; Sand and Chopin; Love of Humanity; The Theater; The Sand-Musset Controversy; Mother George; and Grandmother George.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: 1162758678
• ISBN13: 9781162758671
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"