Elizabeth Berg
The Dream Lover
- ISBN 13:
- 9780345533807
- author:
- Elizabeth Berg
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ballantine Books Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 2.1 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, United States, Elizabeth Berg,The Dream Lover,Ballantine Books,0345533801,Biographical,Historical,Literary,Fiction,Fiction - Historical,Authors,Biographical fiction,FICTION / Biographical,FICTION / Historical,FICTION / Literary
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Dream Lover A Novel by Elizabeth Berg In 19th-century Paris, Aurore Dupin leaves behind a loveless marriage and her family's estate to start anew. She assumes the name George Sand and pursues her dream of becoming a writer, embracing an unconventional lifestyle that sparks both fame and scandal. As she navigates the city's vibrant cultural scene, Sand forms connections with notable figures such as Frédéric Chopin, Gustave Flaubert, and Victor Hugo. Yet, she struggles to reconcile past heartbreak, prejudice, and loss with her aspirations for a fulfilling life. Brilliantly written in luminous prose, The Dream Lover tells the unforgettable story of a courageous woman who defies societal expectations to forge her own path.