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Sand, George
1804
1876
Dupin, Amandine-Aurore-Lucile
Dudevant, Amandine-Aurore-Lucile
Dupin, Armandine Aurore Lucille
Mademoiselle La Quintinie
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mademoiselle_La_Quintinie_(roman)
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"Mademoiselle La Quintinie" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the emotional and philosophical struggles of its protagonist, Émile, as he navigates complex feelings of love and faith against a backdrop of societal expectations and the evolving nature of personal belief. The opening of the story introduces us to Émile, who is experiencing unrequited love for Lucie, a young woman of twenty-two, the granddaughter of General La Quintinie. In a series of letters to his father, Émile candidly expresses his emotional turmoil and confusion regarding love and societal pressures. He reflects on his past affections for Élise Marsanne, a family friend, but realizes that his heart has been captured by Lucie, whose mere presence ignites intense feelings within him. Throughout his letters, Émile contemplates the conflicts between duty, personal happiness, and the expectations surrounding marriage, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the ideals of love and faith in the face of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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