Elizabeth Harlan
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300104172
- eISBN:
- 9780300130560
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300104172.003.0018
- Subject:
- Literature, European Literature
This chapter focuses on how George Sand made the acquaintance of Alfred de Musset at a dinner party in honor of Francois Buloz and a group of his authors. The second son of an aristocratic Parisian ...
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This chapter focuses on how George Sand made the acquaintance of Alfred de Musset at a dinner party in honor of Francois Buloz and a group of his authors. The second son of an aristocratic Parisian family, Alfred de Musset was a rising star in the Parisian literary galaxy at only twenty-three. His father had died the previous year, leaving Musset emotionally vulnerable despite his newly acquired title of viscount. In response to the flattering lines he wrote to Sand following their meeting, she sent Musset a copy of Indiana. Several days later, Musset wrote her an impassioned, praise-filled poem titled “After Reading Indiana”; soon he was sending notes pressing the illustrious author for further meetings.Less
This chapter focuses on how George Sand made the acquaintance of Alfred de Musset at a dinner party in honor of Francois Buloz and a group of his authors. The second son of an aristocratic Parisian family, Alfred de Musset was a rising star in the Parisian literary galaxy at only twenty-three. His father had died the previous year, leaving Musset emotionally vulnerable despite his newly acquired title of viscount. In response to the flattering lines he wrote to Sand following their meeting, she sent Musset a copy of Indiana. Several days later, Musset wrote her an impassioned, praise-filled poem titled “After Reading Indiana”; soon he was sending notes pressing the illustrious author for further meetings.
Elizabeth Harlan
- Published in print:
- 2004
- Published Online:
- October 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780300104172
- eISBN:
- 9780300130560
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- DOI:
- 10.12987/yale/9780300104172.003.0017
- Subject:
- Literature, European Literature
This chapter discusses George Sand's newly established publishing career. Personal conflict, however, seemed to come hand in hand with her professional commitment and success. Having stayed in Paris ...
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This chapter discusses George Sand's newly established publishing career. Personal conflict, however, seemed to come hand in hand with her professional commitment and success. Having stayed in Paris through Christmas and New Year's, Sand had once again disappointed young Maurice, who longed for his mother's return for the holidays. Back to back with a letter to her editor Francois Buloz, Sand wrote Maurice a note, accompanied by gifts of picture books, albums, and a little notebook. “Grow well, work well, play well,” she implored her young son, “and always love your dear old mother who loves nothing in the world more than you and your sister.” In the last line of her letter she told Maurice she was saving his first scribbling to show him when he was older—a small consolation for a little boy whose mother could not be with him during the holidays.Less
This chapter discusses George Sand's newly established publishing career. Personal conflict, however, seemed to come hand in hand with her professional commitment and success. Having stayed in Paris through Christmas and New Year's, Sand had once again disappointed young Maurice, who longed for his mother's return for the holidays. Back to back with a letter to her editor Francois Buloz, Sand wrote Maurice a note, accompanied by gifts of picture books, albums, and a little notebook. “Grow well, work well, play well,” she implored her young son, “and always love your dear old mother who loves nothing in the world more than you and your sister.” In the last line of her letter she told Maurice she was saving his first scribbling to show him when he was older—a small consolation for a little boy whose mother could not be with him during the holidays.
