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Who was George Sand?

An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.

Multi-year residence permit no. 149

Qui était George Sand ?

Who was George Sand?

Answer. A French writer of the 19th century.

Une écrivaine française du XIXe siècle.

George Sand (1804 to 1876) is a novelist, author of The Devil's Pool. She defended women's rights. George Sand is a pen name, she was indeed a woman.

The official text that proves it

« George Sand est une écrivaine connue pour son engagement social, sa défense des droits des femmes et sa liberté de ton. »

George Sand is a writer known for her social commitment, her defense of women's rights and her outspokenness.

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