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100 1 _aSand, George,
_d1804-1876
245 1 4 _aThe Sin of Monsieur Antoine, Volume 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aThe Masterpieces of George Sand. Volume 5
500 _aRelease date is 2022-02-21
508 _aDagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Sin of Monsieur Antoine, Volume 1 (of 2)" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work unfolds against the backdrop of social critique and personal relations, focusing on the character of Monsieur Antoine, the last of the Châteaubruns, and his interactions with other locals as they navigate the societal tensions of their time. The narrative explores themes of class struggle, ambition, and the impact of industrialization, combined with elements of romance and adventure. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the quaint but isolated town of Eguzon, where a young traveler, initially set on reaching Gargilesse, encounters a treacherous storm. He decides to seek shelter at the ruined castle of Châteaubrun, home to Monsieur Antoine and his daughter, Gilberte. The opening portion establishes the area's rich history and its characters, particularly the sympathetic figure of Monsieur Antoine, who is described as a noble and generous man despite his poverty. A dialogue emerges about the local land dispute involving a wealthy industrialist, Cardonnet, setting the stage for the upcoming conflicts within the story. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogues, the stage is set for a tale layered with romantic and social complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: G. Barrie & son, 1900
653 _aFrench fiction -- 19th century
700 1 _aVidal, Pierre,
_d1849-1929?
700 1 _aIves, George Burnham,
_d1856-1930
830 0 _aThe Masterpieces of George Sand. Volume 5
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006130562
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67460
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