
Jean Aicard
A tender homage opens the work, as a grandson writes a grieving yet hopeful verse for his late grandfather, shaping his memory into the likeness of a wooden crucifix. The poetic voice blends personal loss with a reverent longing for the divine, inviting listeners into a quiet, intimate meditation that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Soon two weary pilgrims wander toward Emmaus, their conversation heavy with sorrow over the recent crucifixion. As night falls, a shadowy figure—unidentified yet unmistakably radiant—joins them, prompting questions about faith, despair, and the lingering presence of the risen teacher. Their tentative dialogue captures the fragile tug between doubt and longing, offering a lyrical exploration of spiritual yearning that resonates long after the evening’s first steps.
Language
fr
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
France: Ernest Flammarion, 1911.
Credits
Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2022-09-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1848–1921
A leading voice of southern France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, his poems and novels are closely tied to the landscapes, sunlight, and local life of Provence. He also built a wide literary career as a dramatist and became a member of the Académie française.
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