Dictionnaire complet de l'argot employé dans les Mystères de Paris

A vivid guide to the hidden tongue of mid‑nineteenth‑century Paris, this work gathers every slang term that colors the streets, prisons and cafés of the city’s notorious underworld. Compiled from the recollections of former guards, ex‑surveillants and seasoned thieves, it reveals how pickpockets, gamblers and night‑workers named everything from a simple coin to a bustling tavern. By presenting the words exactly as they were spoken, the book lets listeners step into the bustling, shadowy world that frames the famous serial novel’s mysteries.

The audio narration walks you through groups of expressions—body parts, clothing, money, weapons, and even the secret names for neighborhoods and police officers—while offering brief cultural notes that bring each term to life. Whether you’re a fan of historical fiction, a language enthusiast, or simply curious about the chatter that once echoed through Parisian alleyways, this lexicon turns the novel’s colorful dialogue into an accessible, audible adventure.