Oeuvres illustrées de George Sand by George Sand
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"Oeuvres illustrées de George Sand" by George Sand is a collection of literary works written in the mid-19th century. This compilation features several pieces, including "Les Visions de la Nuit dans la Campagne," "La Vallée Noire," and "Une visite aux catacombes," showcasing Sand's exploration of themes related to nature, supernatural phenomena, and the intricacies of human emotions. The collection is richly illustrated, offering readers not only literary merit but also artistic visuals
that enhance the experience of Sand's writing. At the start of "Les Visions de la Nuit dans la Campagne," the narrator reflects on their own experiences with the supernatural, revealing a skeptical yet curious attitude towards rustic superstitions and nighttime phenomena. The narrator admits to having never witnessed any ghosts or fantastical occurrences themselves, although they acknowledge the vivid dreams and visions experienced by those who spend their lives close to nature. This opening portion delves into the psychology of hallucinations and the societal beliefs surrounding them while establishing a contemplative tone that invites readers to consider the intersection of reality and imagination in rural life. Through anecdotal stories and metaphoric language, the narrator sets the stage for further exploration of the mysterious elements of the night. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Oeuvres illustrées de George Sand Les visions de la nuit dans les campagnes - La vallée noire - Une visite aux catacombes |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15235 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 360 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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