
INTRODUCTION
G.E. - ROMANCE OF THE RABBIT - BOOK I
BOOK II
BOOK III
END OF THE ROMANCE OF THE RABBIT - TALES - PARADISE
CHARITY CHILDREN
THE PIPE
MAL DE VIVRE
THE TRAMWAY
ABSENCE
In the quiet valleys beneath the Pyrenees, a poet captures the pulse of everyday life with a tenderness that feels almost tactile. His verses linger on wildflowers, crystal springs, and the soft glow of a hearth, inviting listeners to hear the rustle of poplars and the hum of a harvest song. The world he paints is simple yet profound, a place where humility and devotion mingle without pretension. This gentle reverence for the land and its people sets the tone for the tale that follows.
Through the eyes of an unassuming rabbit, the story unfolds as a modest adventure filled with curiosity and quiet wonder. The rabbit’s small joys and timid fears become a canvas for larger reflections on companionship, especially when Saint Francis and his animal friends join the journey toward a promised paradise. Along the way, the creature encounters moments of kindness, the rhythm of the countryside, and an ever‑present awareness of life’s fleeting nature, making the narrative both heart‑warming and contemplative.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (135K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1938
Known for poems that found beauty in donkeys, gardens, prayer, and ordinary country life, this French writer brought a warm, plainspoken voice to literature at the turn of the 20th century. His work moved from rustic lyricism toward a deeper religious feeling without losing its gentleness.
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