Germaine de Stael — Corinne Ou L&Apos;Italie

Paris, Truttel et Wurtz , 1820. Leather. Madame de Stael's most famous work, inspired by Italian poet Diodata Saluzzo Roero, a new edition in uniform bindings. A new edition of this work, complete in two volumes. The most famous work by this author, novel inspired by the Italian poet Diodata Saluzzo Roero. In uniform half calf bindings, lacking half title to vol. I, which is present to vol. II. Originally published in 1807.Germaine de Stael was a French woman of letters and political theorist. She was the voice of moderation during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, and lived in exile for many years during the Reign of Terror and due to being persecuted by Napoleon. She was known for her wits and for stimulating the intellectual life of her times in Europe.  In uniform half calf bindings over marbled boards , new marbled endpapers. Externally sound with shelf wear, rubbed and bumped to spine and extremities, general light soiling. Bookplates to front pastedown. Previous ownership inscription to title page vol. I and II dated 1827; and to recto front blank leaf of volume II. Ink inscriptions to rear blank leaves vol. II. Front hinges slightly strained to vol. I, holding firm. Binding generally firm throughout. Pages clean with occasional faint minor spot to odd leaf. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .