The Devil's Pool

** "The Devil's Pool" by George Sand is a story that looks at how country people lived long ago. The book tells about the difficulties, dreams, and feelings that people share when they live in the countryside. The story is mainly about Germain, a hard-working farmer, and how he deals with love, sadness, and what he needs to do in his life within a farming community. The book begins with the person telling the story thinking about how tough life is for workers, especially when compared to the beautiful nature around them. We learn about Germain's past, especially how sad he is about his wife dying and the responsibilities he faces raising his kids. As Germain thinks about getting married again to take care of his family, he starts becoming interested in a young shepherdess named Marie, where the beginning of the story introduces sadness, wanting to be with someone, and how important it is to follow what others expect versus what makes you happy. The story includes great details of life as a farmer. **