George Sand : The Search for Love
Overview
""George Sand the Search for Love"" by Marie Jenney Howe is a biographical account of the life of French writer Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who wrote under the male pseudonym George Sand. The book delves into Sand's search for love and fulfillment, as well as her struggles with societal expectations and gender norms in 19th century France. Howe explores Sand's relationships with notable figures such as Frederic Chopin and Alfred de Musset, and how these relationships influenced her writing and personal life. The book also examines Sand's activism and political views, including her support for women's rights and republicanism. Overall, ""George Sand the Search for Love"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of a pioneering female writer who challenged societal norms and left a lasting impact on French literature and culture.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781417906840
- ISBN-10: 1417906847
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: January 2005
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.82 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.19 pounds
- Page Count: 368
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