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Staël, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine)
1766
1817
Stael, Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine)
Staël-Holstein, Anne Louise Germaine Necker Baronne de
De Staël, Madame (Anne-Louise-Germaine)
Staël-Holstein, Germaine de
Hill, Isabel
1800
1842
L. E. L. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)
1802
1838
Landon, Letitia Elizabeth
Landon, L. E. (Letitia Elizabeth)
Landon, Letitia E. (Letitia Elizabeth)
LEL (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)
MacLean, Mrs.
Landon, Miss (Letitia Elizabeth)
Corinne; or, Italy
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinne,_or_Italy
Produced by Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
"Corinne; or, Italy" by Madame de Staël is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of Italy and revolves around a rich tapestry of themes including love, art, and the intellectual spirit of the time. The main character, Corinne, is portrayed as a gifted poet and improviser, capturing the hearts of those around her while embodying the essence of Italy's cultural heritage. At the start of the novel, we meet Lord Oswald Nevil, a Scotsman traveling to Italy in search of healing and solace after the death of his father. As he grapples with his grief and feelings of detachment, he gradually evolves in response to the vibrant landscapes and the historical richness of the regions he traverses. His journey is punctuated by his interactions with Count d'Erfeuil, who brings a more frivolous view on life, contrasting Oswald's profound melancholy. The narrative takes a sharp turn as Oswald learns about Corinne's impending coronation at the Capitol, awakening a curiosity that intertwines their fates, hinting at an evolving connection as the story unfolds through Italy's picturesque scenery and its cultural revival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Nobility -- Scotland -- Fiction
Italy -- History -- 1789-1815 -- Fiction
Women poets -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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