La mare au diable

(1846)

George Sand

82 pages, parution le 20/10/2023

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Résumé

"La Mare au Diable" is a novel written by the French author George Sand, which was published in 1846. George Sand, the pen name of Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, was a prominent 19th-century writer known for her novels and her advocacy for women's rights. "La Mare au Diable" is a pastoral novel set in the French countryside, particularly in the Berry region. The story revolves around the life and adventures of Germain, a young widowed farmer who lives with his children. He is initially content with his simple life but becomes entangled in a journey when he is asked to escort a shepherdess, Marie, to her village. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the natural world, highlighting the contrasts between urban and rural life. It provides a vivid and romanticized portrayal of the French countryside, showcasing George Sand's skill in depicting the beauty of nature.

L'auteur - George Sand

Aurore Dupin, connue en littérature sous le nom de George Sand, est née à Paris en 1804 et morte dans son château de Nohant en 1876. Auteur à succès, journaliste à l'occasion, militante à ses heures, férue de musique mais aussi passionnée de botanique, de minéralogie, d'entomologie et peintre amateur, elle a occupé la scène littéraire pendant plus de quarante ans.