The Bagpipers by George Sand
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| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
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| Illustrator | Meynell, Louis, 1868- |
| Translator | Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908 |
| Uniform Title | Les maîtres sonneurs. English |
| Title | The Bagpipers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Bagpipers" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in a rural French village and revolves around the life and adventures of Étienne Depardieu, who recounts his experiences, particularly his feelings for his cousin Brulette and his interactions with the village's youth, including the melancholic Joseph Picot. The narrative dives deeply into the lives of the peasantry, exploring love, friendship, and the simplicity of country life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Étienne and his memories as he reflects on his past, particularly focusing on the youthful friendships he forged in his village during their first communion classes. He describes his feelings for Brulette, his cousin, and his complicated friendship with Joseph, a boy noted for his odd behavior and melancholy demeanor. The opening chapters vividly depict the dynamics of village life, the innocence of youth, and the budding emotions that come with growing up, intertwining themes of love, jealousy, and the challenges of adolescence amid a backdrop of rustic traditions and communal gatherings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66513 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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