Baroness Dudevant (Noun)
Meaning
French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin, better known as the Baroness Dudevant, left a lasting legacy as a pioneering French feminist writer.
- Her series of autobiographical novels was penned under the male pseudonym George Sand, but she was indeed the Baroness Dudevant in her personal life.
- As an early advocate for women's rights, the Baroness Dudevant received both accolades and harsh criticism during her lifetime for her bold works.
- Through her writings, the Baroness Dudevant reflected on the social conditions in France during the 19th century, influencing further feminist movements.
- While writing as George Sand brought her fame, Aurore Dupin held the title of the Baroness Dudevant through her marriage to the Baron Casimir Dudevant.