Madame de Stael : Apostle of Liberty - Hardcover

Francine Du Plessix Gray

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1934633178 ISBN 13: 9781934633175

Publisher: ATLAS & CO, 2008

Synopsis

Madame de Stael was born into a world of political and intellectual prominence, as the daughter of Louis XVI's Minister of Finances, Jacques Necker. Later she married Sweden's ambassador to the French court and, for more than 20 years, held the limelight as philosopher, political figure and prolific writer. She was, however, more than just a mind. Despite a plain appearance, she was notoriously seductive and enjoyed whirlwind affairs with some of the leading intellectuals of her time - she was a true force of nature.

About this title

Synopsis:

A profile of the Revolution and Napoleonic era's celebrated woman of letters discusses her upbringing in political and intellectual circles as the daughter of Louis XVI's minister of finances, her controversial affairs with some of the most influential men of her time, and her progressive ideals that prompted repeated exiles. 20,000 first printing.

About this edition

• Publisher: ATLAS & CO
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1934633178
• ISBN 13: 9781934633175
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240