Valentina (World Literature Library)

Author: George Sand
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Editor's Recommendation: The novel also depicts the sharp conflict between farmers and the nobility in Guizhou. The Countess of La Motte despises the farmers, while the Marchioness, having experienced the French Revolution, usually greets them with a smile, reflecting the fear and caution of the nobility towards the farmers. The farmers are always ready to confront the nobility, especially the wealthy farmers. For example, the Caili family holds a grand banquet for their daughter's wedding, competing with the Countess's wedding to overshadow the nobility and assert their dominance.