François le Champi


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François the Waif


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Although sadly neglected in English translation, George Sand was a monumentally important novelist of nineteenth-century France, and her works were better known in her day than those of Victor Hugo. François the Waif, considered by many to be her masterpiece, tells the tale of a young orphan who is placed in rural foster care. Presented in a fresh edit of the original English translation, and with helpful annotations, this edition presents the text for a new generation of readers.




Valentine


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This is George Sand's second novel. Like Indiana, her first, it explores the relationship between men and women. Valentine, an aristocratic girl, falls despearately in love with Benedict, the son of a poor farmer. Again, like Indiana, this novel challenges preconceived masculine assumptions about woman's role in society. In loving Benedict, Valentine rebels against her family and her class.




Time and Sense


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Not only a meditation on Proust, this is a commentary on how the experience of literature is manifested in time and sensation. Kristeva uses Proust as a starting point to reflect upon broader notions of character, time, sensation, metaphor, and history.




Romantic Vision


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A thematic study of some forty novels by George Sand. Well-suited for the scholar and undergraduate reader. "...a solid study. ...this work has its place in an extensive collection on an author who has captured much scholarly attention over the past 20 years." --Choice.




Proust and Emotion


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In Proust and Emotion, Inge Crosman Wimmers proposes a new approach to A la recherche du temps perdu that centres on the role of affect. Through close reading of the hero-narrator's personal history, the author shows how emotional paradigms (especially separation anxiety), involuntary memory, and other compelling impressions give focus and structure to Proust's novel. Drawing on reader-oriented and emotion theories, she shows how affect commands the attention of the 'motivated reader' and is crucial to the process of self-understanding for both the narrator and the reader. This is the first extensive study in English to take fully into consideration the drafts (esquisses) published in the new Pléiade edition of the novel, the Mauriac edition of Albertine disparue, and material from the unpublished Proust manuscripts - all of which shed further light on the importance of affect in A la recherche. Proust and Emotion will appeal to readers interested in an approach to Proust that combines insights from philosophy, psychology, and literary aesthetics and in a poetics of reading that pays particular attention to emotion.




Men of Their Words


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"Whereas the centrality of femininity to nineteenth-century French fiction has been the focus of widespread critical attention, masculinity has, until recently, received little sustained treatment in either the literary or socio-historical domains. In this book, Nigel Harkness uses the fiction of George Sand (1804-1876), the pre-eminent woman writer of the period, to explore questions of masculinity as they pertain to the nineteenth-century French novel, and to map out new approaches to the study of literary masculinity. Drawing on contemporary theories of gender and narrative, Harkness reveals how Sands novels repeatedly focus on a nexus of language, masculinity and power, in which narrative is both a vehicle for the expression of manhood, and a site where masculinity is discursively performed. Masculinity is thus reconfigured in Sands fiction as an identity constituted as much through words as through actions. Analysis of the performances of masculinity staged in Sands novels opens onto an exploration of gendered processes of literary representation: the links between masculinity and the doxa, the equation of writing and power, the homosocial function of acts of narration, and the masculinity of authorship and authority."




The Devil's Pool


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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of George Sand with her evocative tale, "The Devil's Pool." This beautifully crafted narrative weaves together themes of love, nature, and the mystical, inviting readers into a serene yet complex landscape. As Sand unfolds her poignant story, a thought-provoking question arises: What role does nature play in shaping our desires and destinies, and how do our choices reflect our deepest selves? Set against the backdrop of rural France, the novel explores the lives of its characters as they navigate love and heartache, intertwined with the enchanting yet haunting atmosphere of the countryside. Sand’s lyrical prose captures the essence of human emotion and the delicate balance between joy and sorrow. This edition revitalizes Sand’s classic work, making it accessible for modern readers while preserving the depth and richness of her writing. Each chapter invites you to contemplate the beauty of nature and the complexity of human relationships. Are you ready to explore the depths of passion and the power of the natural world in "The Devil's Pool"? Engage with beautifully crafted passages that reflect on the human experience, prompting you to consider your own connections to the environment and those you love. Sand’s exquisite storytelling invites introspection and appreciation for the world around us. This is your chance to experience a timeless classic that resonates with the heart of humanity. Will you take the plunge into the depths of emotion and discover the truth hidden within? Don’t miss the opportunity to own this captivating tale. Purchase "The Devil's Pool" now, and embark on a journey that intertwines the beauty of love with the magic of nature.




Proust and the Middle Ages


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Story of My Life


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