Love and liberty : $b A thrilling narrative of the French Revolution of 1792

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Love and liberty : $b A thrilling narrative of the French Revolution of 1792

by Alexandre Dumas

EN·~12 hours·66 chapters

Chapters

66 total
1

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE

0:15
2

LOVE AND LIBERTY.

4:24
3

CHAPTER I. HOW M. DUMAS CAME TO WRITE THESE MEMOIRS.

7:46
4

CHAPTER I. CONCERNING HIS PARENTAGE AND EARLY YOUTH.

9:25
5

CHAPTER II. THE FIRST SEEDS OF A POLITICAL FAITH.

3:40
6

CHAPTER III. A STRANGER OF INFLUENCE TURNS UP.

9:32
7

CHAPTER IV. I EDUCATE MYSELF FOR CONTINGENCIES.

4:25
8

CHAPTER V. I BREAK WITH THE ARISTOCRACY.

4:53
9

CHAPTER VI. THE NATION AND THE BASTILLE.—VERDICT FOR THE FORMER.

8:04
10

CHAPTER VII. CONCERNING THE BASTILLE.

6:37

Description

In this vivid, fast‑moving account of the French Revolution, a nameless narrator plunges from the quiet streets of pre‑revolutionary Paris into the fevered heart of 1792’s political upheaval. Guided by a blend of youthful idealism and a growing personal love, he finds himself among Jacobin clubs, secret meetings, and the storm‑tossed crowds that demand liberty at any cost. The opening chapters capture the restless energy of a nation on the brink, mixing bold speeches with the everyday struggles of ordinary citizens.

Through a series of daring escapades—sneaking into revolutionary gatherings, confronting aristocratic officials, and wrestling with his own conscience—the narrator becomes both witness and participant in history’s most turbulent days. The narrative balances thrilling action with thoughtful reflections on loyalty, justice, and the price of freedom. Listeners are drawn into a world where personal devotion and public duty collide, promising an immersive experience of love, danger, and the birth of a new France.

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Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (741K characters)

Release date

2024-06-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas

1802–1870

Best known for The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, this French writer turned history into fast-moving adventure and became one of the most widely read storytellers of the 19th century. His life was dramatic too, marked by fame, enormous energy, and a background that still fascinates readers today.

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