Madame De Stael

Madame de Stael is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard that chronicles the life of Anne Louise Germaine de Stael, a prominent French writer and intellectual of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book explores Madame de Stael's life and career, including her early years in Switzerland, her marriage to the Swedish ambassador, and her involvement in French political and literary circles during the Revolution and Napoleonic eras. Hubbard examines Madame de Stael's literary works, including her influential novel Corinne, and her contributions to political thought, particularly her advocacy for liberal democracy and constitutional government. The book also delves into Madame de Stael's personal life, including her relationships with prominent figures such as Benjamin Constant and Talleyrand. Overall, Madame de Stael provides a comprehensive portrait of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in shaping the intellectual and political landscape of her time.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Famous Women, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104044.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.