George Sand by Justin McCarthy
"George Sand" by Justin McCarthy is a biographical essay written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and influence of the acclaimed French novelist George Sand, exploring her contributions as both a revolutionary figure in literature and an advocate for women's rights. The text presents George Sand as a pivotal and contentious character in the realm of literature and social reform. McCarthy discusses her tumultuous marriage and thebroader implications of her works, which challenged societal norms around marriage and gender roles. He highlights how her literature inspired both admiration and outrage, often portraying her as a champion for women's independence while also scrutinizing her relationships with men and the profound impact of her personal experiences on her writing. Ultimately, the book argues for her lasting influence in literature as well as her role in the social evolution regarding women's rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McCarthy, Justin, 1830-1912 |
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| Title | George Sand |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36040 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 93 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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