Alphonse Daudet

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The Immortal Or, One of the "Forty" (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The Immortal Or, One of the "Forty" by Alphonse Daudet delves into the complexities of family life, ambition, and societal expectations in Paris. The story follows a historian, a member of the prestigious Académie Française, who faces the consequences of his resignation from a prestigious position due to political pressures. His family, particularly his son, is entangled in financial struggles, revealing the tension between personal dreams and the harsh realities of life. The strained relationship between the historian and his wife highlights the sacrifices they make for their son's future, while the son's own ambitions as an architect illustrate the generational pressures to succeed. As the story unfolds, it explores the contrast between private desires and public perception, offering a poignant reflection on ambition, societal expectations, and the complexities of family dynamics. Through the lives of the characters, the narrative sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals in elite circles, where personal aspirations often clash with the demands of status and duty. The novel examines how these characters navigate their roles in society, grappling with unfulfilled ambitions and the weight of their responsibilities.

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Autor

Alphonse Daudet was a French author who lived from May 13, 1840, to December 16, 1897. He was married to Julia Daudet and had three children, Ang lique, L on, and Lucien. He was born in Nimes, France. Both sides of his family were from the upper class. Vincent Daudet, his father, was a silk maker. He had a lot of bad luck and failed in life. Alphonse had a sad childhood because he skipped school a lot. He started his job as a teacher in 1856 at Al s, Gard, in the south of France. He had spent most of his school years in Lyon. The job turned out to be unbearable, and Daudet later said that for months after he left Al s, he would wake up scared, thinking he was still with his bad students. His book Le Petit Chose was based on these and other events in his life. He quit teaching on November 1, 1857, and went to live with his younger brother Ernest Daudet, who was trying "and thereto soberly" to make a living as a writer in Paris. Ernest was only three years older than him. He started writing songs, which were put together in a small book called Les Amoureuses (1858) and did pretty well.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789369425891
• Artikelnr.: 73571752