The Red Notebook by Benjamin Constant
Published posthumously, The Red Notebook is an account of the youth of the author of the seminal Romantic novel Adolphe, relating Constant's eccentric and peripatetic education, his introduction to European high society and the kindling of his literary ambitions - as well as his often comic and calamitous early experiences with the opposite sex and the development of his ruinous gambling habit. Part picaresque romp and part Bildungsroman, this is a spirited look at life and Romantic sensibilities on the eve of the nineteenth century and a fine example of early autobiographical writing.
There is never a dull moment.. a consummate example of the picaresque novel and a brilliant example of Constant’s skill. -- from Douglas Parme´e’s Introduction
One of those rare men who furbish, polish, and sharpen the general ideas of their times. -- Victor Hugo
One of those rare men who furbish, polish, and sharpen the general ideas of their times. -- Victor Hugo
Henri-Benjamin Constant (1767–1830) was a Swiss-born nobleman, thinker, writer and French politician. He is now best remembered for his seminal novel Adolphe, a classic of French Romanticism.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847492760 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847492762 |
| Title | The Red Notebook |
| Author | Benjamin Constant |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Alma Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-03-13 |
| Number of pages | 88 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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