July 1st, 1804
Paris, France
The brilliant Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin is born...
In 1832 George Sand's first novel,"Indiana", is published.
"An exceptional woman, an artist, writer and journalist, a committed political and social activist, a complex character, George Sand remains a symbol of the fight for the freedom to think, exist and create." - Jean-Jacques Aillagon, French Minister of Culture
The George Sand Rose
"The artist's vocation is to send light into the human heart." -George Sand
Nohant
"There is only one happiness in life, to love and to be loved."- G.S.
Daughter Solange
Son Maurice
Her great love... Chopin
An introduction to the life, heart, and soul of this extraordinary human being ...
I read George Sand back during studies at the U; I must pull out my copy from my little upper room library that you saw, and DIG IN..oh, there are too many delicious literary delicacies to devour this summer. I wish I didn't have to sleep! SWEET, SWEET POST WITH IMAGES that evoke the spirit of being ALIVE!
ReplyDeleteMILLE BISES MON AMIE! Anita
Irina
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for introducing me to this extraordinary woman. I am going to see if I can find a copy of her autobiography online. Loved the pictures of her home.
Cheers,
Ruben
Chère amie,
ReplyDeleteOh thank you again for visiting my post and also for bringing back to mind the delights of this great artist! As I was looking at your sidebar, I see you are following FÊTE ET FLEUR...that is Ruben's sister!!!!
I wish you a happy week my dear friend.
Anita
Irina!!! You came chez moi, and this time VIRTUALLY! I have had the pleasure of having you IN my home and I look forward to many more enchanting visits to soak up all the beauty of your soul dear one. THANK YOU FOR COMING BY! Enjoy the weekend, Anita
ReplyDeletePop over for a visit, I have given you an award!
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YONKS
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