L'aventure

audiobook

L'aventure

by Pierre Veber

FR·~4 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

L’Aventure

0:43
2

I BÂTONS ROMPUS

14:37
3

II UNE IDYLLE A LA LINGERIE

13:48
4

III CHANSONS, ROMANCES ET GAUDRIOLES

14:20
5

IV DANS LA NUIT

24:50
6

V LE DERNIER SALON OÙ L’ON CAUSE

21:57
7

VI CHEZ LE ROI-MARTYR

40:23
8

VII LA SCÈNE DE L’ÉGLISE

16:40
9

VIII UNE BELLE JOURNÉE

31:08
10

IX OÙ LES ÉVÉNEMENTS SE DÉCIDENT ENFIN A SE PRÉCIPITER

17:01

Description

Set in the lively neighborhoods of Paris at the close of the 19th century, the tale is told through a cascade of letters from a young woman to a trusted friend. Her witty, candid voice sketches daily scenes—luncheons in bustling cafés, whispered gossip in salons, and solitary moments in the Louvre’s reading room. As she details her husband's erratic moods, his invasive curiosity about her correspondence, and the absurd legal steps toward divorce, the narrative reveals the fragile comedy of a strained marriage.

The epistolary form pulls the listener into an intimate confession, letting you piece together the story as if uncovering hidden missives. Despite the tension of marital conflict, the author’s sharp humor keeps the mood light, turning everyday disappointments into a playful social commentary. It offers a vivid glimpse of Parisian customs and gender expectations, making the experience both entertaining and thought‑provoking for anyone curious about life behind the era’s elegant façades.

Details

Language

fr

Duration

~4 hours (248K characters)

Release date

2025-11-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Pierre Veber

Pierre Veber

1869–1942

A witty force in French stage comedy, he helped shape the lively world of vaudeville and comic writing in Paris around the turn of the 20th century. His work moved easily between plays, novels, librettos, and journalism, with a light touch that kept audiences entertained.

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