Les Mémoires d'un âne.

A clever donkey named Cadichon takes us on a witty, self‑deprecating tour of his own life, addressing a young master who has dismissed donkeys as dull and stubborn. Through his own “memories,” he argues that donkeys possess sharp wit, loyalty, and a surprising capacity for learning. The tone is both humorous and heartfelt, inviting listeners to rethink the stereotypes that have long shadowed these humble animals.

The narrative opens with the donkey’s childhood, marked by relentless labor at the bustling weekly market of Laigle. Forced to carry heavy baskets of eggs, cheese, butter and vegetables, he endures harsh beatings from a demanding mistress, yet finds moments of rebellion and small comforts in the stalls. As he recounts these early hardships, Cadichon hints at a growing awareness that could change the way humans see and treat their four‑legged companions.