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George Sand (1804-1876) a French novelist, memoirist and journalist. Being more renowned than either Victor Hugo or Honoré de Balzac in Britain in the 1830s and 1840s, Sand is recognised as one of the most notable writers of the European Romantic era. She has more than 50 volumes of various works to her credit, including stories, plays and political texts, alongside her 70 novels.Like her great-grandmother, Louise Dupin, whom she admired, George Sand advocated for women's rights and passion, criticized the institution of marriage, and fought against the prejudices of a conservative society. She was considered scandalous because of her turbulent love life, her adoption of masculine clothing, and her masculine pseudonym.Lynne Forest is a Professor in English Literature at the University of Technology in Compiègne, France. She is also a translator of novels and has co-written French textbooks such as TOEIC: testez-vous! (2013) and Reussir le TOEIC (2011). Published work includes: LeVoyage de Monsieur Raminet, Daniel Rocher /Monsieur Raminet’s Long Voyage by Daniel Rocher 2014, Les Editions du Net.

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Reviews of other George Sand novels:Henry James on Mauprat — “a solid, masterly, manly book” — a strong endorsement from a major English-language writer of the 19th century about one of Sand’s most ambitious novels.On Consuelo: Walt Whitman is reported to have considered it “the finest novel he had ever read,” praising its scale and emotional breadth.On Consuelo: “a sprawling, romantic, mystical epic,” capturing its emotional and adventurous scope. The StoryGraphA Goodreads review of Lélia describes it as “George Sand’s autobiographical portrait of a passionate woman who is unable to love,” reflecting how readers see its psychological intensity. GoodreadsA review note for Valentine praises Sand’s craft: “George Sand constructed and managed her plot beautifully… brought the countryside to life with wonderfully rich detail.” Goodreads