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Celebrating George Sand

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This year marks 150 years since the French writer’s death. Events will be held all year, across France and particularly in the Berry, where she penned many of her most notable works… Born in Paris on July 1, 1804, Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, later known as George Sand, became one of the most influential literary voices of the 19th century. Novelist, journalist and women’s rights activist…

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