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  • 12 - Chapter XII Later Years. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.

    12 - Chapter XII Later Years. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    Feb 13 2026
    12 - Chapter XII Later Years. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble lineage and the complex dynamics of her family background. It describes her childhood, marked by the absence of her father and the tension between her mother and grandmother, which influenced her upbringing. The early chapters highlight Sand's vibrant imagination and passion for literature, nurtured amidst the contrasting worlds of aristocracy and the common people. This tumultuous beginning lays the foundation for understanding her later struggles and triumphs as a pioneering woman writer in a male-dominated society.
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    34 mins
  • 11 - Chapter XI Artist and Moralist. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.

    11 - Chapter XI Artist and Moralist. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    Feb 13 2026
    11 - Chapter XI Artist and Moralist. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble lineage and the complex dynamics of her family background. It describes her childhood, marked by the absence of her father and the tension between her mother and grandmother, which influenced her upbringing. The early chapters highlight Sand's vibrant imagination and passion for literature, nurtured amidst the contrasting worlds of aristocracy and the common people. This tumultuous beginning lays the foundation for understanding her later struggles and triumphs as a pioneering woman writer in a male-dominated society.
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    28 mins
  • 10 - Chapter X Plays and Later Novels. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.

    10 - Chapter X Plays and Later Novels. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    Feb 13 2026
    10 - Chapter X Plays and Later Novels. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble lineage and the complex dynamics of her family background. It describes her childhood, marked by the absence of her father and the tension between her mother and grandmother, which influenced her upbringing. The early chapters highlight Sand's vibrant imagination and passion for literature, nurtured amidst the contrasting worlds of aristocracy and the common people. This tumultuous beginning lays the foundation for understanding her later struggles and triumphs as a pioneering woman writer in a male-dominated society.
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    39 mins
  • 09 - Chapter IX Pastoral Tales. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.

    09 - Chapter IX Pastoral Tales. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    Feb 13 2026
    09 - Chapter IX Pastoral Tales. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble lineage and the complex dynamics of her family background. It describes her childhood, marked by the absence of her father and the tension between her mother and grandmother, which influenced her upbringing. The early chapters highlight Sand's vibrant imagination and passion for literature, nurtured amidst the contrasting worlds of aristocracy and the common people. This tumultuous beginning lays the foundation for understanding her later struggles and triumphs as a pioneering woman writer in a male-dominated society.
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    35 mins
  • 08 - Chapter VIII Novelist and Politician. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.

    08 - Chapter VIII Novelist and Politician. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    Feb 13 2026
    08 - Chapter VIII Novelist and Politician. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble lineage and the complex dynamics of her family background. It describes her childhood, marked by the absence of her father and the tension between her mother and grandmother, which influenced her upbringing. The early chapters highlight Sand's vibrant imagination and passion for literature, nurtured amidst the contrasting worlds of aristocracy and the common people. This tumultuous beginning lays the foundation for understanding her later struggles and triumphs as a pioneering woman writer in a male-dominated society.
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    34 mins
  • 07 - Chapter VII Consuelo - Home Life at Nohant. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.

    07 - Chapter VII Consuelo - Home Life at Nohant. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    Feb 13 2026
    07 - Chapter VII Consuelo - Home Life at Nohant. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble lineage and the complex dynamics of her family background. It describes her childhood, marked by the absence of her father and the tension between her mother and grandmother, which influenced her upbringing. The early chapters highlight Sand's vibrant imagination and passion for literature, nurtured amidst the contrasting worlds of aristocracy and the common people. This tumultuous beginning lays the foundation for understanding her later struggles and triumphs as a pioneering woman writer in a male-dominated society.
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    37 mins
  • 06 - Chapter VI Solitude, Society and Socialism. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.

    06 - Chapter VI Solitude, Society and Socialism. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    Feb 13 2026
    06 - Chapter VI Solitude, Society and Socialism. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble lineage and the complex dynamics of her family background. It describes her childhood, marked by the absence of her father and the tension between her mother and grandmother, which influenced her upbringing. The early chapters highlight Sand's vibrant imagination and passion for literature, nurtured amidst the contrasting worlds of aristocracy and the common people. This tumultuous beginning lays the foundation for understanding her later struggles and triumphs as a pioneering woman writer in a male-dominated society.
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    35 mins
  • 05 - Chapter V Mental Development. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.

    05 - Chapter V Mental Development. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    Feb 13 2026
    05 - Chapter V Mental Development. George Sand by Bertha Thomas.
    "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble lineage and the complex dynamics of her family background. It describes her childhood, marked by the absence of her father and the tension between her mother and grandmother, which influenced her upbringing. The early chapters highlight Sand's vibrant imagination and passion for literature, nurtured amidst the contrasting worlds of aristocracy and the common people. This tumultuous beginning lays the foundation for understanding her later struggles and triumphs as a pioneering woman writer in a male-dominated society.
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    38 mins