No. 93152292
![Georges Sand / Julien Le Blant - Mauprat - 1886](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2025/1/20/e/8/7/e874fef6-1ee8-4124-b068-ba396dfeaf76.jpg)
Georges Sand / Julien Le Blant - Mauprat - 1886
No. 93152292
![Georges Sand / Julien Le Blant - Mauprat - 1886](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2025/1/20/e/8/7/e874fef6-1ee8-4124-b068-ba396dfeaf76.jpg)
Georges Sand / Julien Le Blant - Mauprat - 1886
SAND Georges. Mauprat.
Published in Paris by A. Quantin in 1886.
In-8 format, half blue shagreen with corners, marbled paper covers, ribbed spine decorated with gilded / blind-stamped fleurons, gilded head edge, covers and spine preserved.
This superb illustrated edition contains 404 pages numbered from 2 to 404, decorated with 10 magnificent compositions outside the text by Julien Le Blant etched by H. Toussaint, on laid paper.
Rubbing. Good condition.
Mauprat is a novel published in 1837, where George Sand mixes adventure, drama and social reflection. The story takes place in the 18th century and follows Bernard de Mauprat, a young nobleman marked by a brutal education in a violent family. After being saved by the love of his cousin Edmée, he begins a quest for moral transformation. Through this captivating story, Sand explores the themes of progress, education, and gender equality. This novel is also a critique of the abuses of the Ancien Régime and a plea for an enlightened future. The writing, both lively and poetic, makes Mauprat a rich and timeless work.
George Sand, real name Aurore Dupin, is one of the major figures of 19th-century French literature. Born in 1804, she defied the norms of her time, adopting a male pseudonym to publish freely. A feminist before her time, she advocated for the emancipation of women and denounced social injustices in her novels, essays and articles. Her writing, deeply human and full of sensitivity, often addresses social and political issues, while offering fascinating stories. Her personal life, marked by relationships with figures such as Chopin, also contributed to her legendary aura.
Julien Le Blant, a renowned 19th-century illustrator, is known for his historical and military scenes. Born in 1851, he devoted much of his art to depicting significant episodes in French history, often with poignant realism. In his work for Mauprat, Le Blant captures the dramatic intensity of the novel with fine engravings. His illustrations enrich the text, bringing the characters and settings to life with a precision and emotion that reinforces the impact of the story.
Keywords: Adventure, novel, love, family, society, literature, illustrated book, Georges Sand, Julien Le Blant.
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