| Author |
Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
| Illustrator |
Abot, Eugène-Michel-Joseph, 1836-1894 |
| Translator |
Sedgwick, Ellery, 1872-1960 |
| Translator |
Sedgwick, Jane Minot |
| Uniform Title |
La mare au diable. English
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| Title |
The Devil's Pool
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
See also PG#12816 tr. by George B. Ives
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| Summary |
"The Devil's Pool" by George Sand is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life of rural peasants and focuses on the struggles, hopes, and emotional connections between characters in a pastoral setting. The narrative centers around Germain, a skilled husbandman, as he navigates the complexities of love, loss, and obligations in a bucolic environment. At the start of the story, the narrator reflects on the hardships faced by laborers, drawing contrasts between their struggles and the beauty of nature that surrounds them. Germain's backstory is introduced, highlighting his deep sorrow for the loss of his wife and the responsibility he carries for their children. As Germain considers remarrying to provide for his family, the arrival of little Marie, a shepherdess, piques interest in his heart. The opening portion sets up themes of grief, the desire for companionship, and the tension between societal expectations and personal happiness, all woven together with rich descriptions of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Pastoral fiction, French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21993 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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