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    Series series Medicine (R0)
    Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptors (PPARs) attract great attention in light of the wide spectrum of genes of biological and medical relevance identified as under their control. As a consequence, our knowledge of the role of these receptors in physiology and pathology continues to grow at a fast pace and PPARs have become an interesting target for the treatment of many pathological ... Read more

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  • Corinne or Italy

    The story centers on Corinne, an accomplished and talented woman who is a celebrated poet and performer in Italy. She is of English origin and represents a fusion of different cultural influences, embodying the ideal of the Romantic heroism and the free spirit.The novel explores Corinne's life as she navigates the challenges of love, personal freedom, and societal expectations. She falls in love ... Read more

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  • Ten Years' Exile

    Enriched edition. A Remarkable Woman's Reflections on Exile, Beliefs, and Courageous Spirits in 19th Century Europe

    In "Ten Years' Exile," Madame de Staël crafts a poignant and insightful exploration of the complexities of political exile, personal identity, and societal change in early 19th-century Europe. Through a blend of autobiographical reflection and sharp political commentary, de Staël's literary style seamlessly intertwines narrative and philosophical discourse, offering a rich tapestry of her ... Read more

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  • Corinne; Or, Italy

    "Corinne" is a novel that captures the essence of the Romantic movement, focusing on themes such as love, art, and the beauty of Italy. The story follows the protagonist, Corinne, a talented and passionate poetess, as she navigates the cultural and political landscape of Italy, particularly Rome, during the early 19th century.Through Corinne's experiences, Madame de Staël explores the contrasts ... Read more

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  • Selected Letters

    1926-1955

    Translated by Helen Stevenson ...
    'This selection of letters by renowned French painter Nicolas de Stael begins in 1926 when he was 12 years old and ends the day before his death. De Stael wrote thousands of letters - to his adoptive parents, his wives and lovers, his children, gallery owners and dealers, poets, fellow painters and those who bought his work. They describe the course of De Stael's life from young man eagerly ... Read more

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  • Corinne; or, Italy

    Enriched edition. A Romantic Journey Through Italy's Art, Identity, and Genius—Love, Politics, and a Trailblazing Poetess

    Translated by Isabel Hill, L. E. L. ...
    In "Corinne; or, Italy," Madame de Staël explores the intricate interplay between national identity, art, and emotional depth through the lens of her protagonist, Corinne, a gifted poet and artist. Set primarily against the backdrop of Italy, the novel marries romantic ideals with neoclassical traditions, reflecting the cultural currents of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. De Staël's ... Read more

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  • Ten Years' Exile

    "Ten Years' Exile" by Madame de Staël is a profound exploration of the themes of exile, identity, and the human spirit. The narrative reflects the author's own experiences of being exiled from France due to her political beliefs and her opposition to Napoleon. Through her eloquent prose, de Staël delves into the emotional and intellectual struggles faced by those who are forced to leave their ... Read more

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  • Corinne: Italy

    In the year 1794, Oswald, Lord Nevil, a Scotch nobleman, left Edinburgh to pass the winter in Italy. He possessed a noble and handsome person, a fine mind, a great name, an independent fortune; but his health was impaired; and the physicians, fearing that his lungs were affected, prescribed the air of the south. He followed their advice, though with little interest in his own recovery, hoping, at ... Read more

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  • Corinne

    or, Italy

    An improvising poet crowned at the Capitol loves an English peer who cannot marry a woman the world admires, and the two countries in the book are as much characters as the lovers. Madame de Staël published Corinne in 1807 while exiled by Napoleon, who understood exactly what it was arguing. It made Italy fashionable for a generation of northern travellers. Fifty-six plates of Venetian capricci ... Read more

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  • Delphine, in French

    According to Wikipedia: "Baronne Anne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein (née Necker) (22 April 1766 14 July 1817) (IPA: [stal]), commonly known as Madame de Staël, was a French-speaking Swiss author living in Paris and abroad. She influenced literary tastes in Europe at the turn of the 19th century." ... Read more

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  • Journeys into Impossible Love – 4 Classic Transgressive Romance Novels

    Enriched edition. Corinne; or Italy, Without Benefit of Clergy, Pepita Jimenez, Paul and Virginia

    Journeys into Impossible Love – 4 Classic Transgressive Romance Novels is a compelling anthology that ventures into the heart of forbidden and challenging loves across diverse cultural landscapes and time periods. The collection spans Gothic romances to colonial narratives, evoking profound emotional responses as it challenges societal norms. The breadth of literary styles includes the allegorical ... Read more

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  • Corinne; or, Italy (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Romantic Grand Tour of Italy, Female Genius, Artistic Freedom, and Tragic Cross-Cultural Love

    Madame de Staël's Corinne; or, Italy (1807) is at once a sentimental novel, a political meditation, a travelogue, and a manifesto for female genius. Through the tragic story of Corinne, the celebrated poet-improviser of Rome, and her love for the constrained Englishman Oswald, the novel stages a profound conflict between artistic freedom and social convention. Its richly descriptive prose ... Read more

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