Publisher's Synopsis
Spiridion is a novel written by the French author George Sand and published in 1839. The book tells the story of a young Frenchman named Spiridion who becomes disillusioned with his life as a seminarian and decides to leave the church. He travels to Italy where he meets a group of philosophers and intellectuals who challenge his beliefs and introduce him to new ideas about religion, politics, and society.As Spiridion becomes more involved with this group, he begins to question his own identity and beliefs. He struggles to reconcile his desire for intellectual freedom with his Catholic upbringing and the expectations of his family and society. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Lavinia, who shares his passion for knowledge and freedom.The novel explores themes of religion, philosophy, and social change, and is considered one of Sand's most influential works. It is also notable for its portrayal of women as independent and intelligent characters, a departure from the traditional roles assigned to women in 19th century literature.Overall, Spiridion is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that challenges readers to question their own beliefs and values. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, philosophy, or social history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
