Antonia by George Sand
"Antonia" by George Sand is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds in Paris during April of 1785 and centers around Julien Thierry, a young flower painter, and his mother, Madame Thierry, as they navigate life after the death of Julien's father. The narrative delves into themes of love, social status, and artistic ambition, with Julien becoming enamored with the Comtesse d'Estrelle, a widow facing her own challenges.
At the start of the novel, we find Julien at work in his studio, deeply engaged in painting and communicating with his mother. Their conversation reveals a profound bond as they discuss their shared sorrow, memories of Julien's father, and the notion of love and happiness. Meanwhile, in the nearby hôtel d'Estrelle, the Comtesse grapples with her financial woes and societal expectations while also entering into a deeper reflection about her past decisions and the loneliness of her status. The narrative then highlights Julien's burgeoning feelings for the Comtesse, which intertwines their fates against a backdrop of social class and financial pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Ives, George Burnham, 1856-1930 |
| Title | Antonia |
| Series Title | The masterpieces of George Sand. Vol. 13 |
| Credits | Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65170 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65170-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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