Le bestiaire: ou, Cortège d'Orphée

Within this whimsical bestiary the poet invites listeners on a wandering tour through a parade of creatures, from the patient turtle to the proud lion and the curious octopus. Each short piece treats the animal as a mirror for desire, memory, or the absurdities of everyday life, mixing classical references with modern slang in a voice that feels both intimate and theatrical. The language ripples with musical rhythm, turning ordinary observations into vivid, almost chant‑like verses that echo the spirit of early twentieth‑century avant‑garde poetry.

The work is organized into four sections, each introduced by an “Orpheus” theme that frames the animal vignettes as part of a larger, mythic procession. Though the poems vary in tone—from tender admiration of a cat among books to a sardonic glimpse of a caged lion—they share a consistent curiosity about the thin line between the natural and the imagined. Listeners will find the collection both playful and thoughtful, offering a fresh way to hear familiar beasts speak in poetic song.