The Red Lily: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419125386)

""The Red Lily"" is a novel written by the French author Anatole France and was awarded the prestigious ""Immortals Crowned"" prize by the French Academy. The story is set in 18th century France and follows the life of a young aristocrat named Mlle. de Luzy, who becomes the mistress of a wealthy nobleman, Prince de Gonzague. However, her life takes a turn for the worse when she falls in love with a young soldier named M. de Montriveau. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupt nature of French society during the era. It is a beautifully written work of fiction that captures the essence of French literature and has been praised for its vivid depiction of characters and settings. Overall, ""The Red Lily"" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and wants to delve into the world of 18th century France.She no longer knew why the idea had come to her to spend a month with Miss Bell. Truly, she never had known. The idea had been like a spring, at first hidden by leaves, and now forming the current of a deep and rapid stream. She remembered that Tuesday night at dinner she had said suddenly that she wished to go, but she could not remember the first flush of that desire.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: 1419125389
ISBN-13: 9781419125386
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.74h x 7.92w x 0.48d