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In a quiet crossroads of an ancient forest, a troupe of animated blossoms—among them the fragrant Pois de Senteur, a proud Cactus, a wistful Dahlia and a delicate Sensitive—find themselves far from the fairy who tends their garden. Unable to summon birds or butterflies for guidance, they debate daring schemes: chasing a moth, invoking nocturnal sylphs, or simply resting and sharing stories while the night deepens. The dialogue sparkles with wit and a hint of desperation, setting a tone that is both playful and gently uneven.
The Pois de Senteur takes the stage, recounting its humble origins as a garden servant beside a rotund countrywoman named Margot. Through vivid, tongue‑in‑cheek anecdotes, the flower reveals the stark contrast between favored abundance and meager rations, painting a portrait of rural life that feels oddly human. This blend of charming narrative and subtle social commentary invites listeners to wonder how these delicate characters will navigate the forest’s mysteries without revealing what lies beyond their first night together.
Language
fr
Duration
~7 hours (451K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Claudine Corbasson, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
Nov 29, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1803–1847
Known for turning people into animals and everyday life into strange, witty spectacle, this French illustrator and caricaturist helped shape the visual imagination of the 19th century. His dreamlike satire still feels fresh today, with echoes that reach forward to surrealism and fantasy illustration.
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