Adolphe
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980
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Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
French Literature•
Classical PeriodEurope • Early 19th century
1980
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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124
Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
French Literature•
Classical PeriodEurope • Early 19th century
1980
Adult
18+ years
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