
audiobook
LE PETIT-NEVEU DE GRÉCOURT
AVIS DE L'ÉDITEUR
A MA COMMÈRE
LE Petit-Neveu de Grécourt OU Étrennes Gaillardes - LA FEMME SANS CHOSE
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A modest collection of sprightly verses unfolds in this charmingly mischievous anthology. The pieces are short, deftly crafted snapshots of eighteenth‑century wit, each offering a burst of humor that can brighten a quiet afternoon. The editor has gathered them from scattered sources, allowing listeners to drift through a handful of light‑hearted tales without demanding any deep concentration.
The introductory letter, addressed to a beloved “commère,” sets a convivial tone that carries through the whole volume. Its playful compliments and candid observations give a glimpse of a world where gentle teasing and good‑natured banter reign. As the verses glide from courtly flirtations to cheeky observations of daily life, the listener enjoys a brief, pleasant escape into the lively spirit of an era that prized cleverness above all.
Full title
Le petit-neveu de Grécourt, ou, Étrennes gaillardes Recueil de Contes en vers, réimprimés sur l'édition de 1782 Recueil de Contes en vers, réimprimés sur l'édition de 1782
Language
fr
Duration
~1 hours (91K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by René Galluvot (from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2019-12-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

by Royall Tyler

by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé

by Ben Jonson

by Laure Conan

by George Sand

by Ben Jonson

by Honoré de Balzac

by Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staël