A novel of musical life set in the 18th century. The story of Consuelo, a Gypsy singer, and her adventures in Venice, Austria and Bohemia, narrated by the most eminent of French female writers. Sand was a prolific (nearly 60 novels) writer who shocked Paris with her own sexual escapades, but in her writing dealt with the serious issues of her time and was identified with the Romantic literary movement. Sand's strong, independent women characters would win her both the adoration of many other writers (mostly women) and the wrath of many reviewers (mostly men). She and her characters are enthusiastic, outspoken, sententious, with a bold manifesto of women's independence and a legitimate claim to emotional and sexual fulfillment. She was unique in her approach as a woman who refused to trivialize her craft because of her gender. Sand became known more for her eccentric lifestyle and love affairs with famous contemporaries, such as Alfred de Musset and Frederic Chopin, than her career as a writer.
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Consuelo
By George Sand
A novel of musical life set in the 18th century. The story of Consuelo, a Gypsy singer, and her adventures in Venice, Austria and Bohemia, narrated by the most eminent of French female writers. Sand was a prolific (nearly 60 novels) writer who shocked Paris with her own sexual escapades, but in her writing dealt with the serious issues of her time and was identified with the Romantic literary movement. Sand's strong, independent women characters would win her both the adoration of many other writers (mostly women) and the wrath of many reviewers (mostly men). She and her characters are enthusiastic, outspoken, sententious, with a bold manifesto of women's independence and a legitimate claim to emotional and sexual fulfillment. She was unique in her approach as a woman who refused to trivialize her craft because of her gender. Sand became known more for her eccentric lifestyle and love affairs with famous contemporaries, such as Alfred de Musset and Frederic Chopin, than her career as a writer.
Popular Reviews(1)
Reviewed by VThis book has become one of my favorites. It just so happens that the author has successfully captured my interests in history, mysticism, scandalous drama, and an almost asexual love story. There were a few boring moments, but for the most part, I was barely breathing and eager to find out what will happen on the next page. However, many people may not like the main character. She is described as perfect, kind, and the best, and this is repeated too many times, even though her actions may not be as innocent or kind. It often became incredibly annoying. But I see it as a character trait of the author herself, such an interesting historical figure. There's a bit of selfishness, but there's also kindness and power. And I won't lie, I'm even glad that a woman of that time allowed herself be selfish and refuse to listen to public opinion. Can't wait to read the next book! (Edit: second book is much worse lol)