Le meunier d'Angibault

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"Le meunier d'Angibault" by George Sand is a novel published in 1845. When widowed baroness Marcelle de Blanchemont attempts to marry a socialist worker despite class prejudices, he flees, leaving her heartbroken. Meanwhile, a greedy peasant named Bricolin prevents his daughters from marrying for love, driving one to madness. Marcelle befriends the younger daughter Rose, who loves a poor miller, and devises a plan to help the young couple. This tale explores love across social classes and the possibility of working together in harmony.

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