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Adolphe

Benjamin Constant
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Adolphe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980

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Benjamin Constant

Adolphe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980
Book Details
Pages

124

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • Early 19th century

Publication Year

1980

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Adolphe by Benjamin Constant follows a young person named Adolphe who becomes entangled in a complex and tumultuous relationship with a person named Ellénore, who is older and more experienced. This emotionally intense story explores themes of love, dependency, and the challenges of commitment, highlighting the inner conflicts and consequences faced by the individuals involved.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Romantic

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.8

3,322 ratings

54%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Adolphe by Benjamin Constant is celebrated for its deep psychological insight and elegant prose. Readers appreciate its exploration of passion and indecision. Some find its protagonist's indecisiveness frustrating, but others argue it reflects the complexity of human emotions. Its historical context enriches its narrative, though some may find its pacing slow.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Adolphe?

A reader who enjoys the psychological exploration of romantic relationships in the context of early 19th-century Europe would appreciate Adolphe by Benjamin Constant. Comparable to readers of Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, they seek introspective narratives that delve into the complexities of love and existential angst.

3.8

3,322 ratings

54%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

124

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • Early 19th century

Publication Year

1980

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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