La mare au diable
La mare au diable
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1840s
2001
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
La mare au diable by George Sand follows the journey of a farmer navigating life's challenges and seeking happiness. Set in rural France, the story highlights human connections and the power of nature. Through vivid descriptions, the narrative explores themes of love, responsibility, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.
Nostalgic
Mysterious
Romantic
Contemplative
Serene
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
La mare au diable by George Sand is celebrated for its vivid depiction of rural life and lyrical prose. Readers appreciate its exploration of nature and simple human joys, which evoke a sense of pastoral nostalgia. Criticism focuses on a perceived lack of depth in character development. Overall, it's admired for its charm and gentle storytelling.
Who Should Read La mare au diable?
A reader who enjoys explorations of rural life and themes of love and tradition in the French countryside, akin to Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles, would appreciate George Sand's La mare au diable. Fans of literary realism and pastoral narratives would find this novel appealing.
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1840s
2001
Adult
14+ years
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