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The Devil's Pool (La Mare au Diable) is one of George Sand's most graceful pastoral novels, a compact tale of Germain, a widowed ploughman, and Marie, the young shepherdess whose quiet dignity alters his future. Set in the Berry countryside, the book blends romance, ethnographic attention to peasant custom, and moral fable. Its limpid prose and idealized rural vision belong to the nineteenth-century pastoral revival, yet Sand's sympathy for laboring people gives the work a subtle social seriousness. George Sand, the pen name of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, drew deeply on the landscapes and traditions surrounding her estate at Nohant. Her unconventional life, democratic sympathies, and interest in social reform shaped her fiction's concern with class, gender, and emotional freedom. In this novel, her intimate knowledge of rural speech, ritual, and work becomes a literary argument for the nobility of humble lives. Readers interested in humane realism, rural culture, or the quieter achievements of French Romanticism will find The Devil's Pool especially rewarding. Brief, tender, and artistically controlled, it offers both a love story and a meditation on community, innocence, and moral choice.
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'The Devil's Pool,' George Sand presents readers with a lyrical exploration of love and nature set in the serene landscapes of rural France. Through a vivid narrative style marked by rich descriptions and poetic dialogue, Sand constructs a tale that intertwines the lives of its characters with the rhythms of the natural world. The story is imbued with themes of passion, social class, and the idyllic charm of the pastoral setting, drawing on the literary influences of Romanticism that flourished during her time. Sand's ability to weave intricate emotional landscapes against the backdrop of the countryside serves as both a reflection of her personal beliefs and a commentary on societal norms. George Sand, born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, was a pioneering novelist and a controversial figure within 19th-century literature, recognized for her defiance of gender roles and her advocacy for women's rights. Her own experiences as an independent woman, including her tumultuous relationships and her profound connection to the French countryside, deeply informed her writing. 'The Devil's Pool' not only showcases her literary prowess but also reveals her continuous engagement with the challenges of love and freedom. This novel is a must-read for those who appreciate a fusion of romantic idealism and social criticism. Sand's nuanced portrayal of rural life and her character-driven narrative offer a compelling insight into the complexities of human relationships, making this work a timeless addition to the canon of classic literature. 140 pp. Englisch. Codice articolo 9788027295715
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'The Devil's Pool,' George Sand presents readers with a lyrical exploration of love and nature set in the serene landscapes of rural France. Through a vivid narrative style marked by rich descriptions and poetic dialogue, Sand constructs a tale that intertwines the lives of its characters with the rhythms of the natural world. The story is imbued with themes of passion, social class, and the idyllic charm of the pastoral setting, drawing on the literary influences of Romanticism that flourished during her time. Sand's ability to weave intricate emotional landscapes against the backdrop of the countryside serves as both a reflection of her personal beliefs and a commentary on societal norms. George Sand, born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, was a pioneering novelist and a controversial figure within 19th-century literature, recognized for her defiance of gender roles and her advocacy for women's rights. Her own experiences as an independent woman, including her tumultuous relationships and her profound connection to the French countryside, deeply informed her writing. 'The Devil's Pool' not only showcases her literary prowess but also reveals her continuous engagement with the challenges of love and freedom. This novel is a must-read for those who appreciate a fusion of romantic idealism and social criticism. Sand's nuanced portrayal of rural life and her character-driven narrative offer a compelling insight into the complexities of human relationships, making this work a timeless addition to the canon of classic literature. Codice articolo 9788027295715
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. The Devil's Pool | A French Pastoral Romance of Berry Countryside, Peasant Customs, and Rural Moral Choice | George Sand | Taschenbuch | Englisch | Good Press | EAN 9788027295715 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: OK Publishing s.r.o., 20a, Kosíre, Zahradníckova 1220, 150 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, obrody[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Codice articolo 126494281
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