02158cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500150014226400510015730000470020833600260025533700260028133800360030750000310034350802030037452011390057753400450171665300350176185600430179699900170183913263UtSlPG20260610133320.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aSand, George,d1804-187610aValvèdre 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-23  aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Chantal Bréville and Distributed Proofreaders Europe. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)  a"Valvèdre" by George Sand is a novel written during the mid-19th century, reflecting themes of love, nature, and the human condition. The story revolves around a young man, Francis Valigny, who embarks on a journey that intertwines his life with the enigmatic figure of Madame de Valvèdre, set against the backdrop of Switzerland's stunning landscapes and the scientific explorations of her husband.  The opening of "Valvèdre" introduces us to Francis Valigny, who, at 23, is navigating the complexities of life and love while taking a journey to broaden his horizons. Leaving behind the confines of his upbringing, he seeks to reconnect with a childhood friend, Henri Obernay. Upon arriving in Geneva, he finds himself immersed in conversations about science, ambition, and the nature of happiness with Henri. The narrative hints at a romantic tension as Francis encounters Madame de Valvèdre, a woman whose beauty and mysteriousness captivate him, creating ripples of emotional turmoil that suggest impending relational complexities amidst the tranquil beauty of the Swiss Alps. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13263  c54653d54653