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Adolphe Paperback - 2020

by Benjamin Constant; Contribution by Mint Editions

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Adolphe is just past the his coming-of-age, but has a much more room to grow. As the son of a government official, Adolphe has a privilege of comfortable wealth and access to a good education, however, he feels trapped in routine, boredom, and a bleak world. Shaped by his childhood, Adolphe has a melancholy outlook on life, turning him into an introverted young man. After he graduates from college, Adolphe struggles to find fulfillment, so he travels to Germany for an adventure. There, he feels overwhelmed and displeased by the stupidity he perceives from society, earning him a reputation for an unpleasant wit. While he is just looking for fun, Adolphe meets Ellnore, a thirty-two-year-old Polish refugee. Though she has a husband and two kids, Adolphe is enamored by her. As if it were a game, Adolphe is dedicated to seducing Ellnore, but soon finds himself deeply in love with her. They engage in an illicit affair, riddled with jealousy, secrets, and lust. Despite these qualities, and that Ellnore is ten years older than Adolphe and married, they share a significant love for each other. However, they are quickly shunned from society when their affair is made public, causing Adolphe to worry that their relationship could affect his future endeavors. When Ellnore makes the sacrifice of leaving her family behind to fully commit to him, Adolphe must decide if he is willy to do the same for her.

When Adolphe was first released in 1816, it invited controversy due to the resemblance to Benjamin Constant's own romantic affairs. Since then, Benjamin Constant's Adolphe piques readers interests with its passionate romance and complicated protagonist. Adolphe's indecisive immaturity invokes strong emotions from audiences, both sympathetic and critical. With elements of a coming-of-age story and philosophical observations, this romantic novel appeals to a wide range of audiences, engaging readers with its eclectic genre and themes that prove to still be relatable to a contemporary audience.

This edition of Benjamin Constant's Adolphe is perfect for a modern reader. With an eye-catching cover design and a stylish font, Adolphe by Benjamin Constant has been restored for the 21st century.

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With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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When Adolphe, an introverted young man, decides to seduce a married woman that is ten years his senior, they begin a passionate love affair, breeding jealousy, scandal, and illicit devotion. Benjamin Constant's Adolphe is a French romance that has earned acclaim for its scandalous plot and emotion-provoking characters.

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  • Title Adolphe
  • Author Benjamin Constant; Contribution by Mint Editions
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 70
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Mint Editions
  • Publication date 2020-12-08
  • ISBN 9781513269436 / 1513269437
  • Weight 0.19 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 8 x 5 x 0.17 in (20.32 x 12.70 x 0.43 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1800-1850
    • Cultural Region: British
    • Cultural Region: Central Europe
    • Cultural Region: French
  • Category Literature - Classics / Criticism
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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