George Sand (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Radin, Paul

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1451014015 ISBN 13 : 9781451014013

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

George Sand: A Life reveals how a fearless writer reshaped ideas of women, nature, and art in nineteenth‑century France.

This definitive biography introduces Aurora Dudevant, the woman behind the name George Sand, and traces a life marked by bold independence, deep love of nature, and a relentless pursuit of artistic truth. Through careful analysis of her ideas, relationships, and evolving craft, the book shows how her work challenged conventions and helped redefine modern literature.

• Learn how Sand tested new paths for women’s autonomy and creative expression
• Explore how her landscapes and characters reflect a unique, living sense of nature
• See the development of her artistic philosophy and its impact on later writers
• Discover the personal journey behind the public figure, from hardship to influence

Ideal for readers of literary biography, 19th‑century French culture, and readers interested in the roots of modern art.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

It may be so; yet, were it only for the honor of the French language, we believe that men will return, if not to the whole, at least to a part of her work, which will be refined by time, carefully sifted by public taste, and found superior to the vicissitudes and to the caprices of opinion. When we were asked to gather up our recollections of this author and to revive them at a time so strangely scornful and so swift to forget, we were anticipated in a secret desire to make an appeal, some day, to our former impressions, to freshen them by renewed reading, to bring them to light corrected and tempered by acquired experience and by comparison.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1451014015
• ISBN 13: 9781451014013
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 243
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