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

Name: 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
Author: Benjamin Constant

By Benjamin Constant

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A nervous, introspective narrator recounts a passionate liaison with a devoted woman, exploring how indifference, wounded pride, and social conceit transform private affection into lasting suffering and self-accusation; the narrative traces the subtle moral erosion that results when society prizes appearances over sympathy. The volume pairs this intimate novel with a literary critique of German drama focused on Schiller's Wallenstein and an essay that analyzes the dynamics and moral consequences of territorial ambition, conquest, and political usurpation.

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Benjamin Constant

Benjamin Constant (1767-1830) was a Swiss-born French writer and political thinker, known for his contributions to the development of liberal thought in the early 19th century. His most famous work, "Adolphe," is a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the complexities of human emotion, reflecting the Romantic ideals of his time. Constant's writings often delve into themes of individual freedom and the role of the state, making him a significant figure in both literature and political philosophy. In addition to his literary achievements, he was actively involved in the political landscape of France during the tumultuous years of the Revolution and the Napoleonic era.