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Why did Napoléon cruelly force Mme de Staël to live in exile outside of France? What were the reasons for his personal persecution of this salonnière, and what does it tell us about the nature of dictatorship? Why did her literary works so infuriate him? It has been said that there were three great powers struggling against Napoléon for the soul of Europe: England, Russia, and Madame de Staël. What did this woman of letters write that so threatened Napoléon? This program will highlight the literary and political realms of the Enlightenment and their clash, conflict, and struggle for the soul of country. As a leader of the Alliance Française de St. Louis, Dr. Morros wrote her dissertation on Mme de Staël for the Ph.D. in 18th century French Studies at Washington University in St. Louis.

Please note that you have selected the in-person version of this program. We will have limited seating available in our Clayton Oasis classroom where instructors will present live and in person. We are excited to reconnect with all Oasis participants and doing so safely is our highest priority. If you plan to join us in person, you must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask covering your nose and mouth. Need assistance or want more details? Contact the Oasis office at 314.862.4859, ext. 24