Publisher's Synopsis
Mauprat is a novel written by French author George Sand. It is set in the 18th century and tells the story of Bernard Mauprat, a young man who lives on a remote estate with his brutish family. Bernard is initially portrayed as a cruel and selfish individual, but his personality begins to change when he meets and falls in love with Edm�����e, a young woman who is visiting the estate. Edm�����e is from a wealthy and educated family and she helps Bernard to see the world in a different way. As their relationship develops, Bernard becomes more aware of the injustices and inequalities in society and begins to question the values and beliefs of his family. He also becomes involved in political activism and tries to improve the lives of the poor and oppressed. However, his efforts are met with resistance from his family and the aristocracy, who see him as a threat to their power and privilege. The novel explores themes of love, social justice, and personal growth. It also critiques the feudal system and the rigid social hierarchy of 18th century France. Sand's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of nature, detailed characterizations, and a strong sense of social commentary. Overall, Mauprat is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on French society during the Enlightenment era.You live not very far from Roche-Mauprat, and must have often passed by the ruins. Thus there is no need for me to describe them...This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.