Flamarande (1875) - George Sand

Flamarande is a novel written by the French author George Sand and published in 1875. The story takes place in the 18th century and follows the life of a young woman named Flamarande, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. She is raised in a convent and taught to be a devout Catholic, but she soon discovers that she has a passion for music and the arts. Flamarande's father disapproves of her artistic pursuits and arranges for her to marry a wealthy but dull man named Monsieur de la Marche. Flamarande is unhappy in her marriage and seeks solace in her music, which she shares with a group of like-minded artists. She also falls in love with a young musician named Maurice, but their relationship is complicated by her marriage and the disapproval of society.As Flamarande struggles to find her place in the world, she must confront the hypocrisy and narrow-mindedness of the society in which she lives. Through her music and her relationships, she learns to assert her independence and follow her own path. Flamarande is a richly detailed and emotionally complex novel that explores themes of love, art, and social conventions. Sand's vivid descriptions of 18th-century France and her nuanced portrayal of Flamarande's inner life make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in French literature and culture.Text Is In French.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.

EAN: 9781436848848