The Immortals: Masterpieces of Fiction, Crowned by the French Academy — Complete

"The Immortals: Masterpieces of Fiction, Crowned by the French Academy" by Various is a compilation that showcases celebrated French novels recognized for their lasting importance by the French Academy. Through the tales of ambition and social class, this anthology explores themes of human emotion within 19th-century French society, starting with "Serge Panine" by Georges Ohnet. The story introduces Madame Desvarennes, a successful businesswoman dealing with personal heartbreak over her childlessness, so she focuses her attention on her adopted daughter, Jeanne; with the return of the family friend Pierre, an additional layer of familial and romantic tensions emerge, creating a story filled with intertwined ambition, emotional depth, and social class.