Project Gutenberg 2004-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 145 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Immortals: Masterpieces of Fiction, Crowned by the French Academy — Complete The French Immortals Series — Complete An Attic Philosopher by E. Souvestre -- Madame Chrysantheme by Pierre Loti -- Conscience by Hector Malot -- Gerfaut by Charles de Bernard -- Fromont and Risler by Alphonse Daudet -- The Ink-Stain by Rene Bazin -- Jacqueline by Th. Bentzon (Mme. Blanc) -- Cosmopolis by Paul Bourget -- A Romance of Youth by Francois Coppee -- L'Abbe Constantin by Ludovic Halevy -- Cinq Mars by Alfred de Vigny -- Monsieur de Camors by Octave Feuillet -- Child of The Century Alfred de Musset -- A Woodland Queen by Andre Theuriet -- Zebiline by Phillipe de Masa -- Prince Zilah by Jules Claretie -- Monsieur, Madame and Bebe by Gustave Droz -- The Red Lily by Anatole France -- Serge Panine by Georges Ohnet. David Widger "The Immortals: Masterpieces of Fiction, Crowned by the French Academy" is a collection of notable literary works edited by Gaston Boissier, published in the early 20th century. This anthology seeks to present readers with a selection of acclaimed French novels that have achieved enduring significance and esteem, as recognized by the French Academy. The book captures essential themes of human experience through the lens of 19th-century French society, with a variety of rich characters, dramatic settings, and intricate emotional conflicts. The opening portion introduces the mammoth project of curating significant French romances, beginning with "Serge Panine" by Georges Ohnet. It sets the stage for the life of Madame Desvarennes, a formidable businesswoman who has risen to great success, alongside her struggles with personal sorrow stemming from her childlessness. As the narrative unfolds, it unveils her profound desire for motherhood, which she strives to fulfill through her adopted daughter, Jeanne. The dynamics become increasingly complicated as familial and romantic tensions arise, particularly with Pierre, a close friend of the family, who has recently returned from a long absence in Africa. This initial setup promises a blend of personal ambition, emotional depth, and societal exploration that characterizes the French literary canon, inviting readers to delve into the complexities of love, ambition, and social class. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/4000/4000-h/images/cover.jpg file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/4000/4000-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Literature -- Collections French fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 178698 2025-07-02T09:23:13.918831 text/html 181837 2022-12-17T17:24:05 text/html 520109 2025-07-02T09:23:18.138874 application/epub+zip 519103 2025-07-02T09:23:14.933866 application/epub+zip 104235 2025-07-02T09:23:14.389867 application/epub+zip 614577 2025-07-02T09:23:20.524883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 571123 2025-07-02T09:23:17.714893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161390 2022-09-02T12:39:54.639268 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8278888 2025-07-02T09:23:13.041872 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 8278406 2022-12-17T17:26:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19258 2025-07-02T09:23:20.664819 application/rdf+xml 31424 2025-07-02T09:23:14.599859 image/jpeg 4299 2025-07-02T09:23:14.493826 image/jpeg 3175640 2022-12-17T17:27:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 492770 2022-12-17T17:27:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 511508 2025-07-02T09:23:13.940938 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog