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MAURICE RENARD
Le Voyage Immobile suivi d’autres Histoires singulières
AVANT-PROPOS
LE VOYAGE IMMOBILE
LA SINGULIÈRE DESTINÉE DE BOUVANCOURT
LE RENDEZ-VOUS
LA MORT ET LE COQUILLAGE
PARTHÉNOPE OU L’ESCALE IMPRÉVUE
LA STATUE ENSOLEILLÉE
UNE LÉGENDE CHRÉTIENNE D’AKTÉON
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.
Language
fr
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Release date
2024-09-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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