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The Immortal; Or, One of the "Forty.": (L'immortel) - 1877 (Cram Edition)

The Immortal; Or, One of the "Forty.": (L'immortel) - 1877 (Cram Edition)

Daudet, Alphonse
Verrall, A. W. (Arthur Woollgar)
Verrall, Margaret de Gaudrion Merrifi

Paperback

General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1026121051
ISBN13: 9781026121054
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: May 14 2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Immortal; Or, One of the Forty. pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Alphonse Daudet's The Immortal, or, One Of The Forty, is a sharp and enduring satire of intellectual life in France. This historical fiction, originally published as L'immortel, casts a critical eye on the inner workings of the French intelligentsia and the pursuit of lasting fame.

Daudet masterfully explores the vanity, ambition, and sometimes absurd rituals of those considered among the nation's leading thinkers. Through keen observation and witty prose, The Immortal reveals the human frailties hidden beneath the veneer of intellectual superiority.

This edition of Daudet's classic work offers readers a glimpse into a specific historical moment while its themes remain timeless. A crucial work of French literature, this satirical novel provides a captivating and insightful commentary on the nature of legacy and the foibles of human nature. Readers interested in historical fiction, satire, and the complexities of intellectual ambition will find this a rewarding read.

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