Mauprat by George Sand
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| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
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| Translator | Young, Stanley |
| Title | Mauprat |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny; John Bickers and David Widger |
| Summary | "Mauprat" by George Sand is a novel written in the early 19th century. This story explores themes of love, personal transformation, and the struggle against a violent legacy through the eyes of its main character, Bernard Mauprat, a descendant of a notorious family known for their ruthless behavior and feudal tyranny. At the start of "Mauprat," the reader is introduced to the desolate setting of Roche-Mauprat, a castle that embodies the dark history of the Mauprat family. The narrative begins with a reflective tone, as a new character recounts his unease associated with the infamous Mauprat lineage. The protagonist, Bernard Mauprat, has spent his life struggling with his family's violent reputation while longing for a more meaningful existence. The opening chapters set the stage for Bernard’s internal conflict, as he remembers the oppressive and cruel upbringing fostered by his grandfather and his uncle John. Despite being immersed in a culture of cruelty and manipulation, he shows signs of rejecting his family's legacy, suggesting that the narrative will delve into themes of redemption and self-discovery as Bernard begins to recount his story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Women's rights -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2194 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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