Mauprat

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sand, George, 1804-1876

Contributor:

Toussaint, Henri, 1849-1911

Le Blant, Julien, 1851-1936

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mauprat" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative begins in a foreboding and mysterious landscape, where the remnants of a once-proud family, the Mauprats, evoke a sense of dread among the local populace. Central to the story is Bernard Mauprat, who grapples with the dark legacy of his family amidst his own turbulent upbringing and moral conflicts. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the decaying ruins of Roche-Mauprat, which serve as a symbol of the family's former glory and current disgrace. The protagonist, Bernard, recounts his traumatic childhood spent under the care of his brutal grandfather and uncles, who embody the violent, lawless behavior indicative of their noble lineage. The narrative sets the stage for Bernard's internal struggle as he wrestles with the violent legacy of his ancestors while hinting at his desire to break free from their influence. This opening portion establishes a dark atmosphere rife with themes of heritage, identity, and the quest for personal redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauprat_(novel) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauprat_(roman)

Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-07-30