One Of The Forty: LImmortel (1888)

One Of The Forty: L¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Immortel is a novel written by French author Alphonse Daudet and published in 1888. The story revolves around a group of forty members of the French Academy, who are considered the most prestigious literary figures of their time. The protagonist of the novel, Felix Armand, is a struggling writer who dreams of becoming a member of this elite group. As the story progresses, Felix's fortunes change when he unexpectedly inherits a fortune from an uncle in America. With this newfound wealth, he gains access to the upper echelons of Parisian society and begins to make a name for himself as a writer. However, his ambitions to join the French Academy are not without obstacles. Daudet's novel explores the themes of ambition, wealth, and the pursuit of literary recognition. The novel also provides insight into the workings of the French Academy, which was a highly esteemed institution in the 19th century. Overall, One Of The Forty: L¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Immortel is a compelling story that offers a glimpse into the world of French literature during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.