The Devil's Pool: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Devil's Pool is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sand, George (1804–1876). The listed translation credits are Ives, George Burnham (1856–1930).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Devil's Pool" by George Sand is a pastoral novel published in 1846. When widower Germain is urged to remarry for his children's sake, he reluctantly travels to meet a wealthy widow. Accompanied by his young son and sixteen-year-old Marie, who seeks work in town, they camp near the mysterious Devil's Pool. As Germain finds the widow disappointing, unexpected feelings emerge between him and Marie. This rural French tale explores love, duty, and new beginnings in the countryside.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Devil's Pool
- Author credits: Sand, George (1804–1876)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Ives, George Burnham (1856–1930)
Catalogue subjects
- Pastoral fiction, French
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
- Harvard Classics
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