Corinne; ou, l'Italie by Madame de Staël
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| Author | Staël, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine), 1766-1817 |
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| Contributor | Necker de Saussure, Albertine-Adrienne, 1766-1841 |
| Contributor | Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869 |
| Title |
Corinne; ou, l'Italie
Nouvelle édition revue avec soin et précédée d'observations par Mme Necker de Saussure et M. Sainte-Beuve de l'Académie française |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Corinne; ou, l'Italie" by Madame de Staël is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book revolves around the character of Corinne, a remarkable female poet and improvisatrice, as she navigates her fame, relationships, and the cultural depths of Italy, particularly through her connection with Lord Oswald Nelvil. The narrative explores themes of artistic genius, passion, and the dichotomy between personal happiness and social ambition. The opening of the book introduces Lord Oswald Nelvil, who travels to Italy for his health after the profound loss of his father. As he journeys through the landscapes of Europe, his melancholic disposition accompanies him, forming the backdrop of his inner turmoil. Upon reaching Rome, he is captivated by Corinne, who is celebrated for her extraordinary talents, specifically during her ceremonial crowning at the Capitole. Oswald's complex feelings toward Corinne emerge from his admiration, love, and the inevitable tension posed by her public persona and the social constraints surrounding them. The initial chapters set the stage for a poignant exploration of beauty, art, and the trials of the heart amidst a richly described Italian backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Nobility -- Scotland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 1789-1815 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women poets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60810 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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