Les morts qui parlent

audiobook

Les morts qui parlent

by vicomte de Eugène-Melchior Vogüé

FR·~10 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

INTRODUCTION PAR VICTOR GIRAUD

15:08

OUVRAGES DU MÊME AUTEUR

0:12

TABLE

0:27

PREMIÈRE PARTIE - CHAPITRE PREMIER L’ORATEUR

5:14:00

DEUXIÈME PARTIE - CHAPITRE XII UN CŒUR IRRÉSOLU

5:23:58

Description

The introduction frames the work as a eulogy for a poet‑politician whose sudden death sparked a swirl of reflections on art and power. Within the first act, the author gathers whispers from the corridors of the French Chamber, turning real debates into lyrical tableaux. The result is a portrait of a Republic that both reveres and rejects its own poets.

Characters emerge as composite sketches—part historical figure, part universal archetype—allowing the narrator to explore ambition, intrigue, and the fragile morality of elected men. Their speeches crackle with the same fervor that once filled Parisian salons.

The prose glides between reportage and imagination, offering listeners a vivid, almost cinematic view of parliamentary rituals, heated votes, and the undercurrents of social unrest. Yet it never loses its poetic cadence, inviting contemplation as much as entertainment. Those who love smart satire and elegant language will find a compelling, thought‑provoking listening experience.

Details

Language

fr

Duration

~10 hours (627K characters)

Release date

Aug 23, 2026

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

vicomte de Eugène-Melchior Vogüé

vicomte de Eugène-Melchior Vogüé

1848–1910

A French diplomat, critic, and man of letters, he helped introduce the richness of nineteenth-century Russian literature to French readers. His influential book Le Roman russe remains his best-known work.

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