{"product_id":"adolphe-paperback","title":"Adolphe - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBenjamin Constant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdolphe 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 Ell?nore, 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 Ell?nore, 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 Ell?nore 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 Ell?nore 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen \u003ci\u003e Adolphe \u003c\/i\u003e was first released in 1816, it invited controversy due to the resemblance to Benjamin Constant's own romantic affairs. Since then, Benjamin Constant's\u003ci\u003e Adolphe\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This edition of Benjamin Constant's \u003ci\u003e Adolphe \u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for a modern reader. With an eye-catching cover design and a stylish font, \u003ci\u003eAdolphe \u003c\/i\u003e by Benjamin Constant has been restored for the 21st century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Adolphe, an introverted young man, decides to seduce a married woman that is ten years his senior, they begin a passionate love affair, breeding jealousy, scandal, and illicit devotion. \u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Constant's \u003ci\u003e Adolphe \u003c\/i\u003e is a French romance that has earned acclaim for its scandalous plot and emotion-provoking characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691164143679,"sku":"9781513269436","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/82b392bdf66739cc48cc6792cb25322f.webp?v=1764991207","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/adolphe-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}