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WIDGER'S QUOTATIONS - FROM THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EDITION OF THE IMMORTALS OF THE FRENCH ACADEMY - EDITOR'S NOTE
D.W. - THE ENTIRE PROJECT GUTENBERG EDITION OF THE FRENCH IMMORTALS - CROWNED BY THE FRENCH ACADEMY
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES BY GASTON BOISSIER, SECRETAIRE PERPETUEL DE L'ACADEMIE FRANCAISE.
GASTON BOISSIER - SECRETAIRE PERPETUEL DE L'ACADEMIE FRANCAISE - THE IMMORTALS OF THE FRENCH ACADEMY - SERGE PANINE, BY GEORGES OHNET
THE RED LILY, BY ANATOLE FRANCE
MADAME, MONSIEUR. AND BEBE BY GUSTAVE DROZ
PRINCE ZILAH, BY JULES CLARETIE
ZEBILINE BY PHILLIPE DE MASA
A WOODLAND QUEEN, BY ANDRE THEURIET
A curated collection of memorable lines and brief passages brings the spirit of the French literary tradition to life in a single, convenient listening experience. The selections are drawn from a wide range of works once celebrated by the French Academy, offering a taste of the era’s romance, philosophy, and social commentary without the need to wade through entire volumes. Each excerpt is presented in two forms—compact, alphabetized one‑liners for quick inspiration and slightly longer quotations that capture the flow of the original text.
Designed for curious listeners and students alike, the compilation invites you to pause, reflect, and even locate the full context by searching the quoted phrases in a digital library. The editor’s note explains how the list can be expanded, encouraging contributions that keep the anthology fresh and responsive to new interests. Whether you’re revisiting a favorite author or discovering a hidden gem, this anthology serves as an accessible gateway to the timeless voices of France’s literary immortals.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (128K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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