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 Ellenore, 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 Ellenore,
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 Ellenore 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 Ellenore 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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