George Sand (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419121593)

""George Sand"" is a biographical work written by the renowned American author, Henry James. This book delves into the life of the French novelist and feminist, Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who wrote under the pen name George Sand. James provides a detailed account of Sand's life, starting from her childhood and tracing her journey as a writer and a political activist. He explores Sand's unconventional lifestyle, including her numerous love affairs and her cross-dressing, which challenged the gender norms of her time. James also examines Sand's literary works, including her novels, plays, and essays, and their impact on French literature and society. Through his writing, James sheds light on the complexities of Sand's character and her contributions to the feminist movement. Overall, ""George Sand"" is a fascinating biography that offers a comprehensive understanding of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century.Every one will recognize what I mean by the first of these items. People may like George Sand or not, but they can hardly deny that she is the great improvisatrice of literature---the writer who best answers to Shelley's description of the skylark, singing ""in profuse strains of unpremeditated art."" No writer has produced such great effects with an equal absence of premeditation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1419121596
ISBN-13: 9781419121593
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d