A slim volume of Benjamin Constant's autobiography and his novel "Aldophe" which mirrored his personal life.
Unfortunately the autobiography focuses largely on Constant's love affairs and little else is divulged regarding his career or family. "Aldophe" is about a selfish young man, who wants what he can't have, and when he gets it - doesn't want it any more. Even taking in to consideration it was written 200 years ago when social standings were vastly different than today, I was still unable to find much compassion for either Adolphe or Constant. ( )