A Rolling Stone (1871)

By George Sand

Book Overview

A Rolling Stone is a novel written by the French author George Sand and published in 1871. The story follows the life of a young woman named F�����licit�����, who is born into a wealthy family but is unhappy with her privileged life. She decides to leave her family and embark on a journey of self-discovery, traveling across Europe and experiencing different cultures and lifestyles.Throughout her travels, F�����licit����� meets a variety of people, including artists, intellectuals, and revolutionaries, and becomes involved in their causes. She also falls in love with several men, but ultimately realizes that her true passion is for independence and freedom.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the search for meaning in life. Sand's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions of nature and landscapes, as well as its romanticism and idealism.A Rolling Stone is considered one of Sand's most autobiographical works, as it draws heavily on her own experiences as a woman who defied societal norms and pursued her own path in life. The novel has been praised for its feminist themes and its portrayal of a strong, independent female protagonist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164546619
• ISBN13: 9781164546610
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"