Corinne ou l'Italie

<p><i>Corinne ou l'Italie</i> by Madame de Staël is a cornerstone of French Romanticism. Published in 1807 the novel tells the story of Corinne a celebrated poetess and artist in Italy and her complex relationship with Lord Nelvil a reserved English nobleman. Set against the backdrop of Italy's vibrant culture and historical grandeur the novel explores themes of love art national identity and the constraints placed upon women in society. </p><p>As Nelvil is drawn to Corinne's brilliance and passionate spirit he finds himself torn between his growing affection for her and the expectations of his English heritage. Their romance unfolds amidst the rich tapestry of Italian society from the ruins of ancient Rome to the bustling salons of Naples. Madame de Staël's vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and culture combined with her insightful portrayal of human emotions create a powerful and enduring work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>