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“If they are ignorant, they are despised, if learned, mocked. In love they are reduced to the status of courtesans. As wives they are treated more as servants than as companions. Men do not love them: they make use of them, they exploit them, and expect, in that way, to make them subject to the law of fidelity.”

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George Sand

George Sand, born Armand Auguste Dupin, was a renowned French novelist, playwright, and journalist in the 19th century. Known for her profound psychological portrayals and social commentary, her works have left a lasting impact on French literature. George Sand, with her rich emotions and unique writing style, became an important figure in the history of French literature. more

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