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Named a Top 100 Must-Read Book of the Year by Time and a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker * Winner of the 2024 Writers’ Prize for Nonfiction * Shortlisted for the Inaugural Women’s Prize for Nonfiction * Longlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize New York Times bestselling author Laura...

Dive into the life of George Sand with Bertha Thomas, a respected Victorian Novelist, who brings to light the intriguing biography of this renowned author. - Summary by Christine Rottger

Winner of the 2017 Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album Comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. Who but Carol Burnett herself has the timing, talent, and wit to pull back the curtain on the Emmy-Award...

George Sand (the pen name of Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin 1804-1876) is famous for flaunting the conventions of behavior expected of women of her standing in France at the time and for her numerous romantic liaisons including her long standing affair with Frederic Chopin. The Devil’s Pool (published in 1846 as La Mare au Diable) is one of several short pastoral novels drawn from her childhood experiences in the rural French region of Berri. It tells the story of a young widower, Germain, who, at the insistence of his father-in-law, sets out to remarry so that he will have someone to help ...

George Sand, the bold pen name of Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin (1804-1876), is renowned for defying the societal norms expected of women in 19th-century France, as well as for her passionate affairs, including a significant relationship with Frederic Chopin. In The Devil’s Pool, originally published in 1846 as La Mare au Diable, Sand weaves a captivating tale inspired by her own childhood in the picturesque rural region of Berri. The story follows Germain, a young widower compelled by his father-in-law to seek a new wife to help care for his three small children. Join us as we explore themes...

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George Sand by Bertha Thomas. "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble ...

Dive into the fourth volume of Alexandre Dumas intriguing exploration of notorious crimes and their culprits. This episode unearths the captivating story of Karl Ludwig Sand, the man who murdered the renowned dramatist August von Kotzebue in 1819. Immerse yourself in a time of political turbulence as we delve into the motivations behind this shocking crime, fueled by von Kotzebues controversial royalist and conservative writings. This tale of political assassination by a radical liberal Burschenschaft member is a must-listen. - Summary by Carolin

In a captivating tale that intertwines magic and enlightenment, Caliban—the wild son of the witch Sycorax and the malevolent frog-tiger god Setebos—embarks on a quest for knowledge and civility under the guidance of the enigmatic magician Prospero and his gentle daughter, Miranda. As he navigates a world filled with extraordinary visions (including scenes from Shakespeares own plays), poetry, music, and dance, Calibans journey unfolds into a profound exploration of enlightenment amidst the seductive pull of temptation. Serving as both a thematic companion and a potential spiritual prequel ...

This roman à clef follows the musical adventures of Consuelo, a gifted singer under the tutelage of the composer Nicola Porpora. After encountering betrayal in her home city of Venice, she goes to stay with a family of nobles in an isolated castle in Bohemia and teach singing to the baroness who lives there. It is there that she meets Count Albert, a troubled young man who experiences regressions to past lives. He is strangely drawn to her, but she, though moved with pity for him, is unsure what to think of him. She then sets out for Vienna to meet with Porpora again and on the way befriends ...

In this captivating roman à clef, we follow the enchanting journey of Consuelo, a talented singer mentored by the renowned composer Nicola Porpora. After facing betrayal in her beloved Venice, she finds refuge with a noble family in a secluded Bohemian castle, where she is tasked with teaching singing to the baroness. There, she encounters Count Albert, a troubled young man haunted by memories of past lives. Drawn to him yet uncertain of their connection, Consuelo grapples with her feelings. As she makes her way to Vienna to reunite with Porpora, she forms a bond with the young Joseph Haydn. ...

This is George Sand's first novel. Her real name was Amantine (or Amandine) Lucile Dupin, and she later became baroness Dudevant. As an aristocratic woman living in 19th century France, she chose her first novel to be, above all, a realistic work. Indiana is trapped since the age of 16 in a loveless marriage with a rich, much older, man. Her only real friend is her cousin, sir Ralph, who, sometimes, just does things which are- logically- the best for her but- mentally- the worst he could do. She tries to find means of escape. But would she be able to recreate her own reality? Can a woman find ...

Leah Madden has spent her career refining an Australian vision of swimwear that is both wearable and editorial, a balance of clean lines, sharp fit and a quietly subversive glamour. As founder, creative director and CEO of White Sands Swimwear, she has steered the Bondi‑born brand from a local idea to an internationally recognised name on runways in Sydney and Miami, on magazine pages, and across the feeds of models and tastemakers. White Sands launched on Bondi Beach in 2008, and its DNA has stayed true to that coastline: sun‑honest colour, confident cuts and an eye for fabric that moves ...

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Standing not far from the centre of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK for 80 years, the Sand House was a mansion-sized, private dwelling whose walls were carved from solid rock. It stood within a former quarry that later became a sunken garden surrounding the house. The associated tunnels that ran through the ground near the quarry were at least as impressive. The section known as the Cloisters tunnel was decorated with many fine carvings, including one of a full-size Indian elephant.The Sand House was home to four families in all. Its creator, Henry Senior lived there with his family between ...

The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University presents Sands Talks - a podcast that includes original work, interviews with students, guest artists and more!

A story of two sets of lovers and the development of their relationships, set in rural France in the mid 19th century. - Summary by PeterTucker

This roman à clef follows the musical adventures of Consuelo, a gifted singer under the tutelage of the composer Nicola Porpora. After encountering betrayal in her home city of Venice, she goes to stay with a family of nobles in an isolated castle in Bohemia and teach singing to the baroness who lives there. It is there that she meets Count Albert, a troubled young man who experiences regressions to past lives. He is strangely drawn to her, but she, though moved with pity for him, is unsure what to think of him. She then sets out for Vienna to meet with Porpora again and on the way befriends ...

Blood on the Sand is a sweeping adventure set in 1830s South Africa, where exiled European James Hellanbach finds love, betrayal, and redemption in a land wilder than he imagined. As the lowveld burns with colonial greed and ancient power, James is forced to choose between two women, two loyalties—and the man he was and the man he must become. But in a place where the lions watch from the grass and the past is never silent, survival comes at a cost.