George Sand

A Woman's Life Writ Large

Autor*innen

• Belinda Jack

Parameter

• 432 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Frankreich
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the life of George Sand reveals a complex figure who challenged societal norms through her writing and lifestyle. Belinda Jack delves into Sand's relationships with notable contemporaries like Chopin and Dostoyevsky while highlighting her defiance of conventions, including her cross-dressing and views on marriage. Raised in contrasting environments, Sand's experiences shaped her literary voice and socialist ideals. Jack's study presents both Sand's perspectives and a critical examination of her legacy, offering insight into the tensions that defined her life and work.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Einband: Paperback