La Mare au Diable by George Sand
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| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
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| Title | La Mare au Diable |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Daniel Fromont |
| Summary | "La Mare au Diable" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work falls under the umbrella of rustic literature, focusing on the lives and struggles of rural characters. The narrative promises to explore themes of simplicity, love, and the connection between mankind and nature through the eyes of its main character, Germain, a widowed laborer. The opening of "La Mare au Diable" sets a reflective tone where the author contemplates the harsh realities of rural life, contrasting the idealized version of the countryside with the difficult lives of its inhabitants. We are introduced to Germain, who is still mourning the loss of his wife and is pressured by his father-in-law to remarry for the sake of his children. Through vivid descriptions of labor in the fields and an emphasis on the beauty and harshness of nature, the narrative invites readers to consider the deeper emotional and social implications of rural existence. The initial chapters give insight into Germain's character and foreshadow his journey toward finding love and happiness again. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Pastoral fiction, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23582 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 24, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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