Le voyage immobile, suivi d'autres histoires singulières

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Le voyage immobile, suivi d'autres histoires singulières

by Maurice Renard

FR·~4 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

MAURICE RENARD

0:01
2

Le Voyage Immobile suivi d’autres Histoires singulières

0:32
3

AVANT-PROPOS

3:40
4

LE VOYAGE IMMOBILE

1:34:20
5

LA SINGULIÈRE DESTINÉE DE BOUVANCOURT

29:19
6

LE RENDEZ-VOUS

1:07:39
7

LA MORT ET LE COQUILLAGE

8:23
8

PARTHÉNOPE OU L’ESCALE IMPRÉVUE

38:50
9

LA STATUE ENSOLEILLÉE

20:25
10

UNE LÉGENDE CHRÉTIENNE D’AKTÉON

17:57

Description

A set of singular tales weaves together a single experiment: to see how far pure logic can stretch before it yields to the marvelous, and vice‑versa. Each story stands on its own, yet together they map a gradual shift from the rigor of contemporary science to the soft light of mythic imagination. The author treats the collection like a laboratory, testing the limits of reason and fantasy without ever abandoning the charm of a well‑told narrative.

The opening piece plunges listeners into a crisp, early‑morning scene aboard a modest vessel. A man rescued from the sea opens his eyes, not with panic but with a quiet, analytical stare, inspecting the cabin and the sea beyond as if measuring an unseen equation. His composed curiosity hints at an inner world where engineering precision meets a dreamlike reverie, setting the tone for a journey that rewards careful listening and thoughtful wonder.

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Language

fr

Duration

~4 hours (270K characters)

Release date

2024-09-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Maurice Renard

Maurice Renard

1875–1939

A French pioneer of imaginative fiction, he helped shape the idea of the "scientific-marvelous"—stories where science opens the door to the strange, unsettling, and unknown. His novels blend adventure, fantasy, and early science fiction with a flair for bold ideas.

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