Mauprat (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162673257)

Mauprat is a novel written by the French author George Sand, originally published in 1837. The story is set in rural France during the late 18th century and follows the life of Bernard Mauprat, a young man who is raised in a family of bandits and outlaws. Despite his rough upbringing, Bernard is intelligent and curious, and he longs to escape the violent and lawless world of his family.When Bernard meets the beautiful and cultured Edm�����e de Mauprat, he is immediately drawn to her and begins to question his way of life. With Edm�����e's encouragement, Bernard begins to educate himself and learn about the world beyond his family's estate. As he grows more and more distant from his family, Bernard must navigate the complex social and political landscape of pre-revolutionary France.As Bernard struggles to find his place in society, he must also confront his family's violent past and the legacy of their crimes. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of love, honor, and loyalty, and he must decide whether to continue down the path of violence and lawlessness or to embrace a new way of life.Mauprat is a gripping tale of love, adventure, and self-discovery that explores the themes of class, identity, and the struggle between tradition and progress. Sand's vivid descriptions of rural France and her complex characters make this novel a timeless classic of French literature.You live not very far from Roche-Mauprat, and must have often passed by the ruins. Thus there is no need for me to describe them...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: George Sand
ISBN-10: 1162673257
ISBN-13: 9781162673257
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.61d