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.
1810
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.
1810
Biographies, French Literature, History - European, History - Modern (1750+)
Ten Years' Exile is a memoir by Madame de Staël, first published in 1810, detailing her experiences during her exile from France under Napoleon's regime. The narrative reflects her struggles against tyranny, her dedication to liberty, and her interactions with prominent intellectuals and political figures of the time. This work is notable for its insights into the socio-political climate of Napoleonic Europe and the personal challenges faced by one of the era's most outspoken women. The memoir is presented in an unabridged English edition, translated by an award-winning scholar, and includes contextual notes and a map of her dramatic journey across Europe.
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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: 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.Current
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“We cease loving ourselves if no one loves us.””
— Madame de Staël
