Le fameux chevalier Gaspard de Besse : ses dernières aventures

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Le fameux chevalier Gaspard de Besse : ses dernières aventures

by Jean Aicard

FR·~9 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total

JEAN AICARD

2:18

TABLE DES CHAPITRES

5:34

CHAPITRE PREMIER

29:33

CHAPITRE II

18:38

CHAPITRE III

23:07

CHAPITRE IV

12:06

CHAPITRE V

25:34

CHAPITRE VI

24:05

CHAPITRE VII

12:24

CHAPITRE VIII

30:58

Description

Fresh from a stint behind bars, the legendary Gaspard de Besse paces his cell, replaying his daring exploits and dreaming of fresh horizons. A tender vision of Saint Roseline arrives through a modest hermit, offering protection and a hint that redemption may be within reach. Meanwhile, the erudite Dom Pablo debates the triumph of spirit over muscle, setting a philosophic backdrop for Gaspard’s next moves.

Beyond the stone walls, Lizerolles opens her grand château to the wandering knight, providing an unlikely classroom in politics and etiquette. A chance encounter with the flamboyant Mlle Clairon of the Comédie‑Française adds a splash of theatrical intrigue, while whispers of a daring escape begin to stir. Listeners can expect swash‑buckling wit, vivid early‑19th‑century scenery, and a protagonist who balances roguish charm with a surprisingly earnest quest for purpose.

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Language

fr

Duration

~9 hours (548K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Paris: Ernest Flammarion, 1919.

Credits

Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))

Release date

2024-03-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jean Aicard

Jean Aicard

1848–1921

A poet, novelist, and playwright from Provence, he became one of the best-known literary voices of southern France. His work blends regional color, vivid storytelling, and a deep affection for the landscapes and traditions that shaped him.

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