Madame De Stael

Madame de Stael is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard about the life and accomplishments of Anne Louise Germaine de Stael, a prominent figure in French literature and politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Madame de Stael's life, including her upbringing as the daughter of a prominent Swiss banker, her marriage to a Swedish ambassador, and her role as a leading intellectual during the French Revolution and subsequent Napoleonic era. Hubbard delves into Madame de Stael's literary works, including her novels, essays, and political treatises, and examines her influence on the Romantic movement in Europe. The book also explores Madame de Stael's political activism, particularly her opposition to Napoleon's authoritarian regime and her advocacy for democracy and individual liberty. Overall, Madame de Stael is a detailed and insightful portrait of a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on French culture and politics.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.