Indiana by George Sand

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Author Sand, George, 1804-1876
Illustrator Cortazzo, Oreste, 1836-1912
Translator Ives, George Burnham, 1856-1930
Title Indiana
Credits Produced by Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free
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Summary "Indiana" by George Sand is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story focuses on the delicate and troubled character, Indiana Delmare, who finds herself stuck in an unhappy marriage to the older Colonel Delmare. The narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the inner struggles faced by women during the time, set against the backdrop of a traditional marriage that poses constraints on personal happiness. The opening of "Indiana" presents a gloomy autumn evening at the Delmare château, where Colonel Delmare's tension and unhappiness are palpable. Indiana, a young woman visibly burdened by her situation, sits in silence alongside her cousin Sir Ralph. Their interaction reveals a growing emotional distance, contrasting sharply with the colonel's brusque demeanor and assertive control over the household. Tensions escalate with a dramatic incident involving a supposed thief, which leads to a critical examination of the characters’ moral complexities and societal roles. This opening sets the stage for Indiana's internal conflict and yearning for a more liberated and fulfilling life, encapsulating the novel's central themes of passion and societal constraint. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Marriage -- Fiction
Subject Women -- France -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 63445
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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