Le voyageur étonné

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Le voyageur étonné

by Adolphe Retté

FR·~5 hours

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Description

A weary pilgrim, pressed by recurrent illness, turns his pen toward the quiet moments of prayer and the lingering hope that steadies his soul. He recollects countless journeys across France and beyond—rolling plains, snow‑capped mountains, bustling towns, and solitary coastlines—each landscape stirring both admiration and a subtle dismay at how human folly can mar nature’s grace. These wanderings, recorded in a voice both humble and observant, become a tapestry of wonder mixed with the ache of a body that falters.

In this reflective work, the traveler weaves together travelogue, personal testimony, and meditative devotion, inviting listeners to accompany him on an inner pilgrimage. Through stories of simple encounters, prayers whispered at the foot of the Cross, and the gentle encouragement of fellow believers, the narrative offers a space for contemplation on faith, suffering, and the small miracles that persist amid everyday life. It’s a quiet invitation to share in his search for meaning and the comfort of a steadfast belief.

Details

Language

fr

Duration

~5 hours (297K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Paris: Albert Messein, 1928.

Credits

Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))

Release date

2024-01-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Adolphe Retté

Adolphe Retté

1863–1930

A French poet, novelist, and critic who moved through Symbolism, anarchist circles, and later Catholic writing, leaving behind a life story almost as dramatic as his books. His work traces a restless, searching mind shaped by the literary and political debates of late 19th- and early 20th-century France.

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