Description
George Sand is the pen name for one of the more controversial female authors of the mid-19th century. Known for being an extremely unconventional member of French society when one looks at the times she lived in – Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, as she was known by her full name, was a free spirit who didnt care much for the conventions of France in the 1800s. However, her numerous romantic pursuits including her long standing affair with famous composer Frederic Chopin aside, she was also a very skilled writer, responsible among other works, for this delightful gem of a novella.An overall short pastoral novel, The Devils Pool is the story of a man who considers himself old, despite the fact that he is still in his twenties. Although he is in excellent health, as well as a man of standing for someone living in rural France, his decent earning and delightful children dont necessarily make for a complete life. Having lost his wife, the man now has to consider a proposal from his in-laws, who are concerned about him, and would like him to take a wife of their choosing. What will the outcome be in the end? Read The Devils Pool and find out whether our hero will turn out to be a wise man, or a fool.In a very short novel, George Sand manages to include a great deal of things. We can start by taking a look at the delightful, simple, pastoral feel of the book, along with the pleasant countryside atmosphere that reveals quite a lot about 18th century rural France. The story also manages to include a beautiful and meaningful romance, as well as a play on morals that will intrigue and entertain you at the same time.Even though this book is well over 100 years old, it will strike you as surprisingly current, especially due to the archetypal views it promotes of feelings and impressions that we still struggle to comprehend today.