Adolphe

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Constant, Benjamin, 1767-1830

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Adolphe" by Benjamin Constant is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the complex emotional and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist, Adolphe, particularly in relation to his love for Ellénore, a woman entangled in a delicate situation as a mistress. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the societal expectations that complicate human relationships. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Adolphe's character, introducing his feelings of isolation and introspection as he finishes his university studies. He describes his strained relationship with his father, which shapes his emotional state and approach to life. The narrative hints at the beginning of his romantic pursuits driven by a mixture of vanity and a true need for connection, which culminates in his encounter with Ellénore. She is presented as a complex character who grapples with her societal position as the mistress of a married man. Their relationship begins under a cloud of intrigue and emotional turmoil, suggesting that their romance will be fraught with challenges stemming from both personal insecurities and societal judgments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolphe

Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-10-25