Ten Years' Exile - Softcover

Staël, Madame De (Anne-Louise-Germaine); Staël-Holstein, Auguste Louis Baron De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1023092425 ISBN 13: 9781023092425

Publisher: Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

"Ten Years' Exile" offers a unique window into 19th-century France through the eyes of Anne Louise Germaine Necker, the Baroness de Stael. These memoirs, written during her years of forced exile from France under Napoleon, provide a compelling account of intellectual life and political turmoil. First published by her son from the original manuscript, this historical text captures the atmosphere of a pivotal period in French history.

Explore the challenges and observations of a prominent figure navigating a landscape shaped by conflict and societal change. De Stael's reflections offer valuable insights into the era's political climate and the vibrant, yet precarious, world of intellectual discourse. A captivating blend of biography, historical account, and literary essay, "Ten Years' Exile" remains a significant document for anyone interested in French history and the enduring power of personal narrative.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023092425
• ISBN 13: 9781023092425
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184