Description:
When 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. Benjamin Constant's Adolphe is a French romance that has earned acclaim for its scandalous plot and emotion-provoking characters.
Brief description:
Benjamin Constant (1767-1830) was a Swiss-French political activist and writer. As an author, Constant focused on topics of political theory and religion. He was the leader of the Independent party in 1800, gaining him many powerful political connections. Constant's views of political theory and religion refined the concept of liberty, and has an immeasurable influence on society today. With the belief that true liberty allows an individual to be free of interference from the state or society, Constant's philosophy inspired revolutions in five countries, and have lasting effects on modern politics.