New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-09

last moment, but was unable to speak for como time
before death.
Madame Amantine Lucille Aurore -Dudevant, better
known by her pseudonym, George Sand" the
daughter OF the Marquis Maurice Dupin de Francenil.
She was born Paris July 5, 1904. She was brought
up at the Chateau de Nohant by her grandmother the
Comtesso dc Horn, woman OF strong intellect. Her
theories Influenced the training of the young Aurore
who the OF 49, could ride and dance with ease and
grace handle gun or flourish a sword with equal dex-
terty At Is she placed at the convent OF the Au
cuisines Angaises Paris for the purpose OF receiving
religious instruction. Her imagination captivatcd
by the Roman Catholic faith. and she embraced it with
her whole soul After the death Of her grandmother
and the dctation Of her family, She in 1922, married
the Baron Dudevan man OF mature years. and little
calculated interest the affections OF young wife, The
fortune OF his youthful bride enabled him to carry out
his agricultural schemes but he did not appear sensible
TO the that with her natural vgor OF mind and SEN
sbity Of character she was leading monotonous ana
hopeless existence.
Resolving 10 divert her mind from her melancholy lot
abe sought the society such friends she could assem-
BILE around her. Among these was NJ. Jules Sandeau.
young law student who spent vacation at NOnan' anu
was the to inspire her with longing for literary dis
tinotion 1t that feelings Of doubt and
pcon aggravated the harsh characteristics OF her nus
band for their life insuppOrtable BOTH and his
wife, by the sacrifice of her fortune, procured his assent
10 separation. She fastened to Paris and more
entered the convent OF the Augusnes Angases but her
mind had become too much habituated to excitement 10
quietly in calm haven, and she Onged to share
in the busy turmoil OF lfe Her next transition to
lit 10 garnet in the Qua st. Michel Paris where
had struggle against absolute poverty and formed
plans with NJ Jules Sandeau, whose worldly circum-
stances better than her own, for the supply
OF each days necessities. Having little skill in
painting, Madame Dudevant induced to accept
employment occasionally offered by toy vender IN
ornamenting oandesticks and snu1fboxcs, but this
wearlsome and nlpaid work dsgused her. and the two
aspirats for Ortune resolved to seek advice from NJ
Iatouce the editor Of Figaro who suggested literature
"a profession aud encouraged them to write for his
own PAPER This led to the curious literary partnership
which so greatly mystifed the Partisan press.
series of articles in Figaro followed by novel
called Rose ct Blanche" TO which was appended the
signature Of Jules Sand" The authors received $50
for tins manuscript and for time led life OF ease and
gayety. 1t was at this period that Madame Dudeyant
frat gave Ohnse by dOnning male attire assumed by her
for greater independence OF action. Being soon again in
straitened circumstances. Madame Dudevant Was adj
yised 10 revisit Ber for the purpose OF obtaining legal
separation, at least an auienry allowance from Lef
husband Previous to her departure, says one OF hes
biographers. sho arranged with NJ. Sandeau the
plan Of a novel, certain portions of which were
TO be completed by each before their next
meeting. The student did not fu his share OF the un-
dertaking. but on her return Madame Dudeyant sur
prsed him with the complete manuscript OF Indiana
which sold $3.50 and met with rapid success IL
introduced the public the name OF George Sand FOR
NJ sandeau unwilling 10 accept share OF the dis,inc
ton lie had neglected refused to permit their or
binary pIname to be used in this instance Her next
two novels we're valentine" and Leila" tine latter
being published IL the Rerue des Dettr Nondes IN 1888
In 1884 she travelled through Itay III company with
Alfred de ussct, and she aferward wrote Les Letres
d. Voyogetr," wherein she gave an entertaining ac
count OF her journey as well as her opinions
on various subjects. This book wss followed by
Jacques" ANDRE" and lie Secretaire three novels
Of considerable merit Returning to France in 1885.
she Michel dc BOurgcs, the eloquent lawyer. who
drew her into politics; Lamenas, with whom She
debated the higher questions Of religion. and Pierre
Leroux who initiated her into the docrides OF socialism
Their influence was perccptblc in several OF her subse
ouent works such as SIMON" Spridon," and Con-
suolo"
In 1888 Madame Dudevant obtained decree by which
abe was legally separated from husband and restored
to the OF her fortune and tic guardianship
Of her two children. Her life became COM
paratively settled sho made Nohant
resort for her friends, and attended 10
her cLldrn's education, without negectng her liter
AIRY Isbors In 1885, for the benefit Of her SONS health
shs spent Winter in Majorcl. where she accompa-
MED by the pianist Chopin la lsi5 she turned her
pen aud more consenal subjects, and produced
pastoral novels unparalleled for CHARM simplicity, aud
artlessness.
Tho revolutionary movement of 1849 enlisted the
ardent sympathes OF George Sand" She is said to
have written newspaper articles defending the
of Iedru-ROn, thea member OF the Provisional Gov.
ernncnt but few months afterward she returned ~
her country home aud literary pursuits. III 1884
sne published III tho Prose- newspaper AL interesting
autobiography detailed list Of her WORKS would oc
oupy considerable space Beside largo number ofpop
lar novels George sand" author of several plays,
some which achieved great success Her plays before
being represented In Paris were usually scteu ana cI
c;sed in a little theater attached to her chateau.
The position OF George Sand" in European lteratur
may be Judged by the opinion OF some OF her dstin
guished contemporaries. Thackeiay said OF her. Her
style is bc and beautifully rich and pure She has al
exuberant s nation, and with 1t very ohaste styl'
of expression She never scarcely INDUCES in dceaina
ton and yet her sentences are exquiately
mclodious and full. sho leaves you at the end OF
one OF lsr brief. rich, melancholy sentences
with plenty Of food for future cogation can't Express
TO you the charm Of them they seem to me Ike the
sound Of country bells failing sWeety ana say upon tt
ear" The German poet Hcne wrote, She has natural
mesa taste, strong love OF TRUTH enthusiasm ana ali
those qualities IRE linked together 10y the most severe
as also tue most perfect harmony. The genius
Madame George Sand has amplitude
eIqusiiteIy beautiful. Whatever she feels OF thinks
brcaths grace and makes yOu dream OF immense deeps
Her style revelation OF pure and Inelodios form
George II. Lewis said, "Eo mum could have written her
bucks, for could have had h1r experience oven
with genius equal 10 her Both philosopher aud
critic must perceive that these writings Of hers are
orgua are genuine transcripts or experience ard IA
such fulfill the primary condition Of al literature
hchelct called her The grand ProsGfeU OF the rino-
tenth century" John Stuart Mil declared tLat ~
specimen Of purely artistic excellence there is not IN AL
modern literature anything superior to the prose o. Nine
Sand, whose style acts upon the nervous system Ike
aymphony Of Haydn or Mozart" Reviewing hes career
Justin Mccarthy sad: George Sand IL probably tEt
most influential writer Of our day Her genus las heel