One Of The Forty - Alphonse Daudet - Bog

One Of The Forty: L�������Immortel is a novel written by French author Alphonse Daudet and first published in 1888. The story follows the life of a man named Philippe Lorrain, who is one of the forty members of the French Academy, an elite organization of writers and scholars. Lorrain is a successful writer and respected member of society, but he is haunted by a secret from his past that threatens to destroy his reputation and his career.The novel explores themes of ambition, success, and the price of fame. It also delves into the complex relationships between members of the French Academy and the politics and power struggles that exist within the organization. Through Lorrain's story, Daudet offers a critique of the French literary establishment and the ways in which it can stifle creativity and innovation.One Of The Forty: L�������Immortel is considered one of Daudet's most important works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of French literature. It is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the French Academy and the lives of its members.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.