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A Woodland Queen: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy is a novel by French author Andre Theuriet. The book tells the story of a young woman named Yolande who lives in the forest of Fontainebleau in France during the 16th century. Yolande is known as the ""Woodland Queen"" because of her beauty and her close relationship with nature. The novel explores Yolande's life and the challenges she faces as a woman living in a time when women were not valued for their intelligence or independence. Despite this, Yolande is a strong and intelligent character who refuses to conform to societal expectations. She is also deeply connected to the forest and the animals that live there, and she uses her knowledge of nature to help those around her. The book also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the conflict between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformation. Yolande becomes involved in this conflict when she falls in love with a Protestant nobleman, which puts her in danger. A Woodland Queen: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, nature, and social justice. It was awarded the prestigious Prix Montyon by the French Academy in 1884, cementing Theuriet's place as one of the most respected writers of his time.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.