The Aspirations Of Jean Servien (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162688220)

The Aspirations Of Jean Servien is a novel by French author Anatole France. The story follows the life of Jean Servien, a young man from a modest background who dreams of achieving greatness and making a name for himself in Parisian society. Despite his lack of resources and connections, Jean is determined to succeed and sets out to pursue his aspirations with passion and dedication.As he navigates the complex social hierarchy of Paris, Jean encounters a series of obstacles and setbacks that test his resolve and force him to confront the harsh realities of life. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful and wealthy woman named Claire, who represents everything he has ever wanted but also poses a threat to his independence and autonomy.Through Jean's struggles and triumphs, the novel explores themes of ambition, class, love, and the pursuit of happiness. It offers a vivid portrayal of Parisian society in the late 19th century and provides a commentary on the challenges faced by individuals striving to achieve their dreams in a world that often seems stacked against them.Overall, The Aspirations Of Jean Servien is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.Shut up in his room, he was filled with a great pity for himself and longed to recover the peace of mind, the calm of the senses, the happy life that had vanished along with the leaf he had abandoned that evening to the drifting current. He opened a novel, but at the first mention of love he pitched the volume down, and fell to reading a book of travel, following the steps of an English explorer into the reed palace of the King of Uganda. He ascended the Upper Nile to Urondogami; hippopotamuses snorted in the swamps, waders and guinea-fowl rose in flight, while a herd of antelopes sped flying through the tall grasses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anatole France
ISBN-10: 116268822X
ISBN-13: 9781162688220
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.21d