{"title":"George Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a rich tapestry of general fiction celebrated for its vivid characterisation and insightful social commentary. Her stories, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Marquise\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePauline\u003c\/em\u003e, explore complex emotional landscapes and the intricacies of human relationships with grace and subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect narratives that blend passion with a reflective tone, inviting contemplation on society and individual experience. Sand’s works remain timeless classics that resonate with readers drawn to thoughtful and evocative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-marquise-and-pauline-by-george-sand-9780897334495","title":"The Marquise and Pauline","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Marquise\u003c\/i\u003e, George Sand reacts against the tradition of the libertine novels of the 19th century by making the Marquise the narrator of the story, thus giving her control of the action. Sand deconstructs the myth of the seducer by making Lelio, the hero, the subject of the Marquise's desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePauline\u003c\/i\u003e's two female protagonists represent diametrically opposed 19th-century female roles. Pauline is trapped by the bourgeois strictures of the time, while her friend, Laurence, an actress and intellectual, is independent both financially and emotionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559040958700,"sku":"9780897334495","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780897334495-the-marquise-and-pauline.jpg?v=1776928126"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/george-sand.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}