Her introduction explores the autobiographical and political dimensions of the novel, and her translation preserves the rustic charm and archaic flavor of Sand’s language.Īn invaluable contribution to French literary studies and nineteenth-century literature studies, this new edition ensures that La Petite Fadette will be read by generations to come. This thoughtful critical translation by Gretchen van Slyke brings the complexity of the original story to life. Often regarded as a simple country tale, Sand’s novel is layered with meaning, including subtle nods to the burgeoning desire for political and sexual equality in nineteenth-century France.

Fadette’s relationship with the twins defies the patriarchal norms of French society as well as the expectations of the village, resulting in a tale of love, courage, and clever strategy winning out over superstition and prejudice. Il fait la part belle à la vie de campagne et cest un appel à la grandeur d.

Bien que la fin soit un peu prévisible, jadore ce livre. Ce roman fait partie de la série 'champêtre' de George Sand. La Petite Fadette, publié à lorigine en deux volumes, parut lannée de la mort de Chopin (1849) et de la première représentation, à lOdéon, de François le Champi. George Sand nous propose là un monde tout en subtilité où magie et amour cohabitent. When young Landry meets Fadette, whose very name suggests that she is a witch, he is captivated by the girl despite her lowly status and disreputable family. LA Petite Fadette (French Edition) Sand, George on. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.', 'One is happy once one knows the necessary ingredients of happiness: simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self denial to a point, love of work, and above all, a clear conscience.', and 'Let us accept truth. The brothers, Landry and Sylvinet, belong to a highly respected farm family. 139 quotes from George Sand: 'Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Set in the French countryside of George Sand’s childhood and narrated in the unique voice of a Berrichon peasant, La Petite Fadette is a beloved 1848 novel about identical twin brothers and Fadette, the mysterious waif with whom they both fall in love.

La Petite Fadette by George Sand