The Devil's Pool
Aug 2018 · Otbebookpublishing
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The Père Maurice is talking to Germain, his 28-year-old young son-in-law, about Germain taking a new wife. Germain has been a widower for two years, and his wife left behind three young children. (Père means Father and is used in ancient oral Language.) Maurice wants Germain to go visit his friend, Père Leonard, at a farm about half a day's ride away, to visit Leonard's daughter, a rich widow who is looking to remarry. Her name is Catherine Guerin and it appears she is a good person. Germain does not really want to remarry, but Maurice tells him that two years is long enough to be in mourning, that he is grateful for Germain having been good to his daughter, and that the children need a mother. He and his wife cannot continue to take care of the three young children, and his son and daughter-in-law are expecting a baby, so will not be able to help. Germain finally agrees. Maurice tells Germain to take a present of game to Leonard and the widow and to leave Saturday, spend the night at the widow's farm, and come back on Sunday.
He leaves with his son and Mary, a young and beautiful 16 year old girl who needs to find a job in town. They stopped at night near The "mare au diable" and spend the night. They both become to fall in love with each other, but none of them shows it. The day after, they split. Germain goes see the widow and leaves his son with Mary. When he come to fetched him, disappointed by the widow, he learns that Mary has fled her employer (who had tried to rape her) with Pierre. Germain find them both at the "mare au diable" and they all go back to the village. Several months passes. They don't talk to each other. They finally talk to each other, find out they're both in love and marry. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
He leaves with his son and Mary, a young and beautiful 16 year old girl who needs to find a job in town. They stopped at night near The "mare au diable" and spend the night. They both become to fall in love with each other, but none of them shows it. The day after, they split. Germain goes see the widow and leaves his son with Mary. When he come to fetched him, disappointed by the widow, he learns that Mary has fled her employer (who had tried to rape her) with Pierre. Germain find them both at the "mare au diable" and they all go back to the village. Several months passes. They don't talk to each other. They finally talk to each other, find out they're both in love and marry. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
About the author
George Sand, born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin in 1804, was a trailblazing French novelist and memoirist whose life and work continue to captivate modern readers. Renowned for her prolific output and her defiance of societal norms, Sand's literary career spanned over four decades, producing more than seventy novels, numerous plays, and a wealth of correspondence.Sand's personal life was as revolutionary as her writing. She scandalized 19th-century society by adopting a male pseudonym and frequently wearing men's clothing, which allowed her greater freedom and access to intellectual circles dominated by men. Her romantic liaisons with prominent figures such as composer Frédéric Chopin and poet Alfred de Musset further fueled public fascination and controversy.A staunch advocate for social justice, Sand's works often explored themes of class struggle, gender equality, and the plight of the rural poor. Her progressive ideas resonated with contemporary writers and thinkers, influencing the likes of Gustave Flaubert and Victor Hugo. Sand's commitment to social reform extended beyond her writing; she was actively involved in the 1848 French Revolution, advocating for workers' rights and democratic principles.George Sand's legacy endures not only through her literary contributions but also through her fearless challenge to the conventions of her time. Her life and work remain a testament to the power of artistic and personal freedom, inspiring generations of writers and activists to push the boundaries of societal expectations.
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