| Author |
Constant, Benjamin, 1767-1830 |
| Title |
Adolphe : Anecdote trouvée dans les papiers d'un inconnu
Suivi de quelques réflexions sur le théâtre allemand et sur la tragédie de Wallstein, et de l'esprit de conquête et de l'usurpation
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Adolphe : Anecdote trouvée dans les papiers d'un inconnu" by Benjamin Constant is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Adolphe, a young man navigating his feelings of love and responsibility, particularly in relation to a woman named Ellénore, who has had to sacrifice much for their relationship. The narrative delves into the complexities of emotion, societal expectations, and personal identity. The opening of "Adolphe" introduces us to the protagonist, who reflects on his upbringing and the strained relationship with his father, who has high expectations of him. Adolphe’s character is marked by deep introspection, timidity, and a growing desire for independence. As he recounts his experiences, particularly regarding the love he feels for Ellénore, we learn about the societal constraints that shadow their relationship. The narrative is framed within the context of Adolphe's struggles to communicate his feelings and the implications of his choices, setting the stage for a tale about love, sacrifice, and the weight of societal judgment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Commitment (Psychology) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805. Wallenstein
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| Subject |
Theater -- Germany
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| Subject |
Militarism
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| Subject |
Despotism
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| Subject |
France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28078 |
| Release Date |
Feb 14, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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