Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Complete

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Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Complete

by Gustave Droz

EN·~6 hours·39 chapters

Chapters

39 total
1

MONSIEUR, MADAME AND BEBE

0:01
2

By Gustave Droz

5:07
3

BOOK 1.

0:00
4

CHAPTER I. MY FIRST SUPPER PARTY

7:10
5

CHAPTER II. THE SOUL IN AGONY. TO MONSIEUR CLAUDE DE L————

17:55
6

CHAPTER III. MADAME DE K.

11:07
7

CHAPTER IV. SOUVENIRS OF LENT

16:12
8

CHAPTER V. MADAME AND HER FRIEND CHAT BY THE FIRESIDE

8:52
9

CHAPTER VI. A DREAM

16:28
10

CHAPTER VII. AN EMBASSY BALL

7:59

Description

A lively portrait of everyday Parisian life, this collection follows the gentle mischief and tender moments that shape couples and families. Through witty vignettes—like a nervous first supper party and the awkward excitement of a wedding night—readers hear the quiet humor that bubbles beneath polite conversation. Droz captures the subtle dance of affection, irritation, and surprise that defines domestic routines, inviting listeners to recognize themselves in each scene.

The sketches move beyond the bright glare of society gatherings to the softer, more intimate corners of home: a mother’s letters to a friend, the nervous anticipation of a newborn’s first breath, and the simple pleasure of a shared fire-side chat. With an eye for detail and a compassionate tone, the author sketches characters who are simultaneously ordinary and endearingly unique. Listeners will find a warm, observant companion in these stories, perfect for reflecting on the timeless quirks of love and family.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (390K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-10-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gustave Droz

Gustave Droz

1832–1895

Best remembered for warm, witty sketches of domestic life, this 19th-century French writer brought everyday marriage and parenthood onto the page with unusual lightness and charm. Before turning fully to literature, he trained as an artist, which helps explain the vivid, scene-by-scene feel of his work.

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