The Devil's Pool by George Sand
"The Devil's Pool" is a bucolic tale set in rural France during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a hardworking widower and his three children. When the widower falls in love with a young shepherdess, their relationship and impending marriage face opposition from the local community, including his own children. The novel explores themes of love, rural life, societal norms, and the struggle between tradition and change.
The 2397th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1846
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 27,274
- Original Language
- French
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