George Sand Daughter of the Century, a comic book by Kim Consigny and Séverine Vidal – Danger Room –

In recent years, the French market seems to have chosen to remember historical figures that we are all familiar with but do not know as well as we should. Last year garbuix books Released in Spain Anais Nin. in a sea of ​​lies from Leonie BischoffA biographical comic focusing on the exposition of the diaries of . Anais Ninois an artist who has progressed a lot in the time he had to live. One of the key figures of 20th century women’s liberation in the Western world, few seem to know.

Released this year Beate and Serge Klarsfeld. A battle against forgetfulness from Pascal Bresson Yes Sylvain Dorangewe interviewed danger room about this comic about the lives of the most prolific Nazi warriors. In the same editorial line and as if it were a trip back in history, garbuix books chose to publish George Sand Girl of the Century† An expanding comic written by Kim Consigny and Séverine Vidal. If the previous two focused on 20th century characters, this time around The graphic biography focuses on the life and work of Aurore Dupin, better known under the pseudonym George Sand.† French novelist who subverted all gender roles attributed to women in the 19th century, and much more.

George Sand Girl of the Century this is a biography. And this will initially repel some readers. Anyways, This comic presents the events that took place in this author’s life in a slightly different way than we are used to in biographies.† While these are normally written with a preconceived notion of increasing the character covered, in the following cases: shipment Yes screw The work they do on this subject and the resources they use pass through a very humane filter. He shows his highs and lows, his brightest moments and his most radical decisions, but also his intimate moments through detailed introspection. Something you don’t normally come across in this type of work.

As I said above, extension of thisa total of three hundred and thirty-eight pages, Allows for calm character development. It can even represent passages from your lifeand the development of their work, overlooked in other circumstances† The structure of this comic is therefore based on the chapters before the texts selected from the previous chapters. Annualand arranged chronologically from his childhood to his death.

The 19th century was a time when the female figure could say or do little in the field of law. More, mentally handicapped, minors, criminals and… women were deprived of their legal rights. Like this Being born in 1804 and growing up as an intelligent, creative and politically active woman was a challenge for Aurore Dupin. She grew up and grew up with a strict grandmother until she got married.

scenario screw he describes his whole life in detail, but sometimes he focuses not on himself, but on society and the characters around him. Annualunderstand much better the reason for its development and evolution. Annualeventually as author he will take his pseudonym as his own and even leave it as a legacy, thanks to his novels, he managed to live very wellHe wrote in magazines and all kinds of publications. But he was not only interested in art, but also in politics, social movements and inequalities between men and women. If she wanted to, she would have worn the trousers that were forbidden to women at the time. And he acted as if only men were allowed. He was passionate about everything he did, they were unfaithful to him, and he had different kinds of lovers.

George Sand He traveled a lot and met many people who would later become historically significant: balzac† Flaubert† Chopin… among other things. Like this, scenario George Sand Girl of the Century It follows all the tides in Sand’s life, creating a geographical, political, artistic and social journey throughout the 19th century.

this graphics section Kim Consigny This study is characterized by a black and white with fine lines with very expressive characters and a very consistent overall style. It’s like a historical travelogue in the cartoon style of a 19th century newspaper. The perfect mix between a historical document and a study of the Sand figure that never loses readers’ attention. Because the drawing is detailed when it needs to be and a little more sober when the scene needs it.

edition garbuix books It fits the magnificence of the job very well. with a nice translation Montserrat Parts† good paper weight with opaque pages and a soft cover, but with sufficient strength which is appreciated in such a multi-page volume.

George Sand Girl of the Century from Kim Consigny Yes Severine VidalIt’s one of those comics that will delight readers who enjoy history, politics, art, and well-done character studies. In this case, from a genuine historical character from which we can still learn about the importance of education, diversity and the arts.