Adolphe
About this book
Adolphe is a privileged and refined young man, bored by the stupidity he perceives in the world around him. After a number of meaningless conquests, he at last encounters Ellenore, a beautiful and passionate older woman. Adolphe is enraptured and gradually wears down her resistance to his declarations of love. But as they embark on an intense and tortured affair, Ellenore gives way to a flood of emotion that only serves to repel her younger lover - yet he cannot bring himself to leave her and his procrastination can only bring tragedy. Partly inspired by Constant's own stormy affair with Madame de Staël, Adolphe (1816) is a penetrating psychological depiction of love that plumbs the depths of the passions, motives and inconsistencies of the human character.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 388388 readers · 202 pages · ≈ 3 h 44 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Adolphe?
About ≈ 3 h 44 m — 202 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Adolphe?
202 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Adolphe?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Has Adolphe been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Adolphe (2002).
Is Adolphe in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Adolphe?
The main characters include Staël Madame de (1766-1817), Staël, de Madame (1766-1817), Benjamin Constant (1767-1830), Stael Madame de (1766-1817).
Where does Adolphe take place?
It is set in Germany, France during 19th century, 18th century.
Who wrote Adolphe?
Benjamin Constant (1767–1830).
Where can I read Adolphe online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library