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Histoire du chien de Brisquet / The Story of Brisquet's Dog

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Histoire du chien de Brisquet / The Story of Brisquet's Dog

by Charles Nodier

EN·~9 minutes·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

Histoire du chien de Brisquet / The Story of Brisquet's Dog

4:25

C'EST ICI QU'EST LA BICHONNE, LE PAUVRE CHIEN DE BRISQUET.

4:25

HERE LIES BICHONNE, BRISQUET'S POOR DOG.

0:12

Description

In the snowbound Forest of Lions, Brisquet the woodcutter lives modestly with his wife, Brisquette, their two young children, and a devoted black-and-tan dog called the Bichonne. When wolves begin prowling through the forest, Brisquet warns his family to keep the children and their eager companion safely at home until the danger has passed.

One evening, however, Brisquet is delayed, and worry sends Biscotin and Biscotine out along separate paths to look for him. The Bichonne soon follows, while their parents fear the children may have wandered into the wolves’ territory. This short, tender folktale blends rustic detail, suspense, and gentle humor as a family is tested by the harshness of winter and the loyalty of a beloved dog. The text is presented in French alongside an English translation, making it accessible to listeners who wish to enjoy its simple language and old-world atmosphere.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 minutes (8K characters)

Release date

Sep 22, 2017

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Nodier

Charles Nodier

1780–1844

A pioneer of French Romanticism, he blended gothic mystery, dreamlike fantasy, and scholarly curiosity in works that helped shape the fantastic tale. His literary salon at the Bibliothèque de l’Arsenal also became a gathering place for the young Romantic generation.

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