Corinne by Madame de Staël
or Italy
The novel revolves around the tragic and passionate story of a talented and independent woman who defies the social norms of her time. The protagonist, an esteemed poetess, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and love as she meets a young English nobleman during her travels in Italy. Their intense but doomed romance highlights the conflict between emotion and duty, as well as the constraints placed on women in the early 19th century. The story delves into themes of national identity, the role of the artist in society, and the struggle for a woman to maintain her autonomy and creativity within the confines of a rigidly structured world that demands her submission and sacrifice.
The 7019th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1807
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 512
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Corinna
- Corinne, or Italy
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