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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Devil’s Pool by George Sand, a 'rustic' novel which follows a young labourer on his quest for love. After the death of his wife, Germain is left with three young children and a gaping hole in his chest. The novel follows his journey to find a potential wife and, possibly, love. The Devil’s Pool has stood the rest of time and is now Sand’s most popular work, having been translated into English seven times. George Sand, the pen name of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, was a French novelist and memoirist who is known not only for her writings, but also for her scandalous affairs with a number of artists of her time and her rebellion against traditional gender roles.
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• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Devil’s Pool by George Sand, a 'rustic' novel which follows a young labourer on his quest for love. After the death of his wife, Germain is left with three young children and a gaping hole in his chest. The novel follows his journey to find a potential wife and, possibly, love. The Devil’s Pool has stood the rest of time and is now Sand’s most popular work, having been translated into English seven times. George Sand, the pen name of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, was a French novelist and memoirist who is known not only for her writings, but also for her scandalous affairs with a number of artists of her time and her rebellion against traditional gender roles.
Find out everything you need to know about The Devil’s Pool in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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