The Devil's Pool and Other Stories
| Author | : George Sand |
| Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
| Total Pages | : 204 |
| Release | : 2012-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780791484777 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0791484777 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (777 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Devil's Pool and Other Stories written by George Sand and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly translated into English, "The Devil's Pool" is the most popular of George Sand's novellas and her best-selling work in France today. Illustrating Sand's brevity, liveliness, and exemplary storytelling, the tale deals with many of her characteristic themes—the relations between the sexes, the plight of the underprivileged, and the role of fantasy in human life—making it an ideal introduction to her work. Also included are translations of two of Sand's most admired short stories, "Lavinia" and "The Unknown God," as well as various relevant essays and documents.
