Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein

Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (aka Germaine de Stael)

*April 22, 1766 (Paris, France)
†July 14, 1817(Paris, France)

Anne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein, commonly known as Madame de Staël, was a French woman of letters and political theorist. In the public debate about the French Revolution and the Restoration era, she endorsed moderate views. She and Benjamin Constant formed one of the most celebrated intellectual couples of their time. Because of her critical stance towards Napoleon, she lived for many years in exile. During this time, she became the centre of the Coppet group with her vast contacts across Europe. Known as a witty and brilliant conversationalist, she stimulated the political and intellectual life of her times. Some of her best known works include Delphine (1802), Corinne (1807) and De l’Allemagne (1813).

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