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Title: The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters" by George Sand and Gustave Flaubert is a collection of correspondence between two prominent figures of 19th-century literature, written during the mid-19th century. The letters chronicle a twelve-year relationship marked by their distinct personalities, philosophical debates, and artistic endeavors, offering insight into their thoughts and the tumultuous times they lived through, including the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. The opening of the correspondence reveals the tone of familiarity and camaraderie between Sand and Flaubert, each expressing genuine affection and respect for the other's work and character. Sand's letters reflect her nurturing spirit and her desire to connect, while Flaubert's responses illustrate his introspective nature and critical views on society. As they discuss literature, personal experiences, and their contrasting worldviews, the letters set the stage for a rich dialogue that balances warmth and philosophical inquiry. This correspondence promises readers an intimate look at the exchange of ideas between two influential literary minds, shedding light on their personal lives and the broader cultural context of their era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sand, George, 1804-1876
Author: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880
Translator: McKenzie, Aimée L. (Aimée Leffingwell)
EBook No.: 5115
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Sand, George, 1804-1876 -- Correspondence
Subject: Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Subject: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 -- Correspondence
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters" by George Sand and Gustave Flaubert is a collection of correspondence between two prominent figures of 19th-century literature, written during the mid-19th century. The letters chronicle a twelve-year relationship marked by their distinct personalities, philosophical debates, and artistic endeavors, offering insight into their thoughts and the tumultuous times they lived through, including the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. The opening of the correspondence reveals the tone of familiarity and camaraderie between Sand and Flaubert, each expressing genuine affection and respect for the other's work and character. Sand's letters reflect her nurturing spirit and her desire to connect, while Flaubert's responses illustrate his introspective nature and critical views on society. As they discuss literature, personal experiences, and their contrasting worldviews, the letters set the stage for a rich dialogue that balances warmth and philosophical inquiry. This correspondence promises readers an intimate look at the exchange of ideas between two influential literary minds, shedding light on their personal lives and the broader cultural context of their era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sand, George, 1804-1876
Author: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880
Translator: McKenzie, Aimée L. (Aimée Leffingwell)
EBook No.: 5115
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Sand, George, 1804-1876 -- Correspondence
Subject: Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Subject: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 -- Correspondence
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.