Published in 1964 in the “Extraordinary Loves” series, Belle and Benjamin recounts one of the most famous intellectual and romantic relationships of nineteenth-century Europe: that of Madame de Staël and Benjamin Constant.
Marcelle Fauchier-Delavigne tells the story of a passionate and often turbulent relationship marked by love, admiration, separation, reconciliation and literary creation. Through the lives of these two remarkable personalities, the reader gains access to a fascinating chapter of European cultural history.
Both a love story and a literary portrait, the book explores the emotional and intellectual ties that united two of the most influential figures of their age.
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Condition
Paperback. Worn illustrated covers. The original price of 9.60 F has been crossed out in pencil on the rear cover. Very good overall condition. 178 pages.
About the book
The relationship between Madame de Staël and Benjamin Constant remains one of the most celebrated literary romances in French cultural history and inspired numerous letters, memoirs and literary works.
Historical Context
Published in 1964, the book belongs to a period when biographical narratives devoted to famous historical love affairs enjoyed considerable popularity among readers.