The Immortal Hope: To Which Is Added The Struggle For Life (1899)

The Immortal Hope: To Which Is Added The Struggle For Life is a book written by the French author Alphonse Daudet and was first published in 1899. The book is a collection of two stories, the first being ""The Immortal Hope"" and the second being ""The Struggle for Life"". ""The Immortal Hope"" is a tale of a young man named Armand, who is struggling to make a living as a writer. He falls in love with a woman named Jeanne, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Armand's love for Jeanne is unrequited, and he becomes increasingly desperate to win her over. However, when he discovers a secret about Jeanne's past, he realizes that his hopes of being with her may be impossible.""The Struggle for Life"" is a story about a man named Lantier, who is a struggling artist. He becomes involved with a group of artists who are all trying to make a name for themselves in the art world. However, as they compete against each other, Lantier begins to realize that the struggle for success in the art world is not just about talent, but also about luck and connections.Overall, The Immortal Hope: To Which Is Added The Struggle For Life is a thought-provoking book that explores the themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of success. Daudet's writing is engaging and insightful, making this book a must-read for fans of classic literature.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.