
ERNEST PÉROCHON
Set against the quiet rhythms of a French countryside, the narrative follows a modest family whose lives are woven tightly with the land they till. From the first pages we meet a resilient young woman whose daily chores, quiet hopes, and tender bonds with neighbors sketch a portrait of rural endurance. The story opens with the ordinary—market days, communal celebrations, and the whispered worries that linger beneath the surface of village life.
As the seasons turn, an unexpected crisis begins to stir, testing the community’s cohesion and the protagonist’s inner strength. Through vivid description and subtle humor, the author explores how duty, love, and small acts of courage can reshape destinies even in the most familiar surroundings. Listeners will find a heartfelt meditation on belonging, generosity, and the quiet heroism that blooms where the world feels both intimate and expansive.
Language
fr
Duration
~5 hours (311K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
France: Plon, 1920.
Credits
René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2023-02-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1885–1942
Best known for winning the Prix Goncourt in 1920, this French novelist wrote vividly about rural life and ordinary people. His books combine plainspoken realism with warmth, sympathy, and a sharp eye for the social world around him.
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