The Devil's Pool and Other Stories Contributor(s): Sand, George (Author), Blackmore, A. M. (Translator), Blackmore, E. H. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0791461505 ISBN-13: 9780791461501 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | European - General |
Dewey: 842.7 |
LCCN: 2003060637 |
Series: Suny Series, Women Writers in Translation |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.42" W x 9.1" (0.52 lbs) 197 pages |
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Publisher Description: 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. |