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Genevan-French author

Lived
1766–1817
Country
Republic of Geneva
Books
8

Germaine de Staël published 4 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Ten Years' Exile (1800). The best-known is Germany (1813).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. Delphine (1802)

    608 pages

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  2. Corinna (1807)

    302 pages

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  3. Corinne (1807)

    422 pages

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  4. Corinne Ou L'Italie (1807)

    431 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Ten Years' Exile (1800)

    280 pages

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  2. Germany (1813)

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  3. On Germany (1813)

    592 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Reflections on Suicide (1813)

    85 pages

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About Germaine de Staël

Anne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein, commonly known as Madame de Staël, was a prominent Genevan and French novelist, woman of letters, philosopher, and political theorist in both Parisian and Genevan intellectual circles. She was the daughter of banker and French finance minister Jacques Necker and Suzanne Curchod, a respected salonist and writer. Throughout her life, she held a moderate stance during the tumultuous periods of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, persisting until the time of the French Restoration.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Germaine de Staël FAQ

How many books has Germaine de Staël written?
Germaine de Staël published 4 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Germaine de Staël's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Germany.
What is Germaine de Staël's last book?
On Germany (1813).
What is Germaine de Staël's most famous book?
Germany (1813) is Germaine de Staël's most widely read book.
Can I read Germaine de Staël's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Germaine de Staël are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.