Ten Years' Exile Memoirs of That Interesting Period of the Life of the Baroness De Stael-Holstein, Written by Herself, during the Years 1810, 1811, 1812, and 1813, and Now First Published from the Original Manuscript, by Her Son.

"Ten Years' Exile" by Madame de Staël is a memoir that recounts the author's life navigating political turmoil and personal struggles under Napoleon's oppressive reign in the early 1800s. Readers are shown the author's banishment, her steadfast commitment to liberty, and her complicated relationships with key figures, including Bonaparte’s family, all of which paint a picture of both her strength against tyranny and the broader societal challenges of the era. Her reflections begin by highlighting the animosity between herself and Napoleon, emphasizing her dedication to defending liberty and her opposition to his autocratic rule. De Staël tells a tale of persecution and societal impact on her life.