Delphine
novel by Staël-Holstein
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The novel Delphine (1802) was written by Germaine de Staël, a prominent French-Swiss writer and intellectual. The novel, along with her other work Corinne, explores the societal limitations placed upon independent and exceptionally talented women. Delphine is noted for its sociological perspective and its examination of the challenges faced by women in society. Staël's literary theories, which emphasized the connection between literature and social context, influenced her writing, including Delphine.12
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