The Immortal - Alphonse Daudet - Bog

The Immortal: Or One Of The Forty is a novel written by French author Alphonse Daudet and first published in 1889. The story revolves around a group of forty men who have been granted immortality by a mysterious entity known as the ""Great Unknown"". The protagonist of the novel is a man named Raphael, who is one of the forty immortals. Raphael is a wealthy and successful businessman, but his immortality has left him feeling empty and disconnected from the world around him. He longs for the release of death, but is unable to die due to his immortality. As the story progresses, Raphael becomes involved in a series of adventures and encounters with other immortals, each with their own unique personality and backstory. The novel explores themes of mortality, the meaning of life, and the human desire for immortality. Daudet's writing is characterized by his use of vivid imagery and poetic language, which brings the story to life and immerses the reader in the world of the immortals. Overall, The Immortal: Or One Of The Forty is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores the complexities of human existence and the nature of immortality. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring philosophical and existential themes.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.