Delphine

About “Delphine”

Delphine is a novel by Anne Louise Germaine de Staël, published in 1802. Written in epistolary form, it explores the constraints placed on women within an aristocratic society. The story focuses on the emotional and social struggles of its protagonist, Delphine. While the author claimed the work had no political intent, it generated significant controversy. Due to its themes and perceived implications, Napoleon ordered the author into exile.