The Immortal (eBook)

Or, One Of The "Forty." (L'immortel) - 1877

Alphonse Daudet (Autor)

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2019
1699 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766456688-1 (EAN)

Infos

Alphonse Daudet's "The Immortal" is a poignant exploration of artistic ambition set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century Paris. Written in Daudet's signature lyrical style, the novella weaves complex narratives that reflect both the beauty and the despair of the creative life. The text deftly intersperses personal anecdotes with fictional elements, delving into the lives of artists who are simultaneously revered and forgotten. The literary context is enriched by comparisons to the works of contemporaries like Balzac and Zola, emphasizing the existential struggles of its protagonists amid societal expectations and artistic integrity. Daudet, a French novelist and playwright, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in the literary circles of his time, which undoubtedly informed his portrayal of the artist's plight in "The Immortal." His formative years in the South of France, coupled with his immersion in the cultural milieu of Paris, provided a wellspring of inspiration that shaped his vivid characters and their narratives. Daudet's keen observations on the interplay between fame and obscurity reveal his understanding of the fragile nature of artistic legacy. "The Immortal" is a compelling read for anyone intrigued by the psychological intricacies of creativity and the challenges faced by artists. This novella speaks not only to those within the artistic community but also to anyone who grapples with the fleeting nature of success and the enduring quest for meaning in a transient world.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.12.2019
• Übersetzer: A. W. Verrall, Margaret De Gaudrion Merrifield Verrall
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century authors • 19th Century Romance • Alphonse Daudet • Classic Literature • emotional love story • Fiction • France • French Literary Classic • French Literature • French Naturalism • Goncourt brothers • Intellectuals • literary fiction • Loss and longing • Lyrical Prose Style • Nature and landscape • Paris • Parnassian poets • personal narrative influence • Provence countryside • Realism • romantic character exploration • Short Stories • Youthful idealism