Immortal; Or One of the Forty.

<p>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. <p/>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. <p/>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.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>