La Marquise
1834
La Marquise, written by George Sand and first published in 1834, is a novel that explores the emotional struggles of a noblewoman in 19th-century France. The story follows the Marquise de R..., who reflects on her experiences with love and societal expectations, particularly her platonic affection for an Italian actor named Lélio. Sand's work highlights the conflict between societal norms and the desire for genuine connection, making it a notable exploration of women's inner lives during this era.
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“Con mi salvaje orgullo, debería haber sido una mujer superior y escoger de un vistazo, como un águila, entre todos aquellos hombres insulsos, falsos y vacuos, uno de esos seres verdaderos y nobles que son escasos y excepcionales en todos los tiempos. Era demasiado ignorante, demasiado limitada para eso. A fuerza de vivir, adquirí más juicio, me di cuenta de que algunos de entre ellos, que en mi odio había confundido, merecían otros sentimientos. Pero para entonces ya era demasiado vieja.””
— George Sand
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