The Immortal

Alphonse Daudet's novel 'The Immortal' (L'immortel), originally published in 1877, delves into the institutional intrigues and idiosyncrasies of the Académie française as it casts a satirical glance at the vaulted realm of French intellectualism and high society. Melding irony with captivating narrative, Daudet's acerbic pen delineates the intersection of literary ambition and moral decay. His pro...