Romance of the Rabbit

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Romance of the Rabbit

by Francis Jammes

EN·~2 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

INTRODUCTION

5:19

G.E. - ROMANCE OF THE RABBIT - BOOK I

19:26

BOOK II

25:41

BOOK III

11:14

END OF THE ROMANCE OF THE RABBIT - TALES - PARADISE

3:49

CHARITY CHILDREN

2:05

THE PIPE

3:11

MAL DE VIVRE

5:54

THE TRAMWAY

1:11

ABSENCE

1:18
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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.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (135K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jul 14, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Francis Jammes

Francis Jammes

1868–1938

Known for poems that cherish country life, tenderness, and everyday grace, this French writer brought a quiet, personal voice to literature at the turn of the 20th century. His work later took on a stronger spiritual note, while keeping the same plainspoken warmth.

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