George Sand

By Henry James

Book Overview

""George Sand"" is a biography written by James, Henry, which tells the story of the French writer, Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, better known as George Sand. The book explores her life, her literary works, and the social and political context in which she lived. Sand was a controversial figure in her time, challenging traditional gender roles and advocating for women's rights through her writing. James delves into Sand's personal life, including her tumultuous relationships with men, her unconventional lifestyle, and her political activism. He also examines her literary contributions, including her novels, plays, and essays, and their impact on French literature. Through his detailed research and analysis, James presents a comprehensive portrait of a complex and influential woman who continues to inspire readers and writers today.Every one will recognize what I mean by the first of these items. People may like George Sand or not, but they can hardly deny that she is the great improvisatrice of literature---the writer who best answers to Shelley's description of the skylark, singing ""in profuse strains of unpremeditated art."" No writer has produced such great effects with an equal absence of premeditation.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: 1162664290
• ISBN13: 9781162664293
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"