"Corinne; Or, Italy. Volume 1 (of 2)" by Madame de Staƫl is a novel set in the early 1800s, telling the story of Corinne, a celebrated poet in Rome, and her connection with Lord Nelville, a grieving Scottish nobleman. Against the vibrant backdrop of Italian art and culture, the book weaves together themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. Lord Nelville journeys to Italy hoping that respite and beauty might cure his sadness, but his internal struggles make it difficult to connect. Along his path of self-discovery, he finds the unexpected gift of friendship, slowly healing his emotional wounds. This initial experience lays a strong foundation for examining the profound link between our shared humanity, artistic creativity, and cultural identity.
Corinne; Or, Italy. Volume 1 (of 2)
By Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staƫl
In a landscape of art and ancient beauty, a heartbroken lord finds both love and unexpected companionship, beginning a journey of healing and self-discovery.
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About the AuthorAnne Louise Germaine de Staƫl-Holstein, commonly known as Madame de Staƫl, was a prominent philosopher, woman of letters, and political theorist in both Parisian and Genevan intellectual circles. She was the daughter of banker and French finance minister Jacques Necker and Suzanne Curchod, a respected salonist and writer. Throughout her life, she held a moderate stance during the tumultuous periods of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, persisting until the time of the French Restoration.
Anne Louise Germaine de Staƫl-Holstein, commonly known as Madame de Staƫl, was a prominent philosopher, woman of letters, and political theorist in both Parisian and Genevan intellectual circles. She was the daughter of banker and French finance minister Jacques Necker and Suzanne Curchod, a respected salonist and writer. Throughout her life, she held a moderate stance during the tumultuous periods of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, persisting until the time of the French Restoration.
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