Un cœur virginal

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Un cœur virginal

by Remy de Gourmont

FR·~3 hours

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In a sun‑dappled ruin near a flowing creek, a curious naturalist named Hervart watches a young girl named Rose pick berries and chase fleeting insects. His observations of tiny creatures become a mirror for his thoughts on innocence, desire, and the hidden workings of a still‑young body. The prose blends gentle humor with a scientific eye, inviting listeners to consider how even the simplest moments reveal deeper currents.

Through Hervart’s witty yet tender commentary, the story unfolds in a world where art, science, and everyday life intersect. The narrator’s reflections on the girl’s fleeting gestures and the quiet mysteries of nature set the tone for a subtle exploration of growing up without sentimentality. Listeners will be drawn into a lyrical portrait of a summer’s day, where curiosity and the fragile pulse of youth linger long after the scene fades.

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Language

fr

Duration

~3 hours (219K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marc D'Hooghe

Release date

2013-12-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Remy de Gourmont

Remy de Gourmont

1858–1915

A leading voice of the French Symbolist movement, he wrote with sharp intelligence about literature, language, and desire. His essays, poems, and fiction helped shape the literary atmosphere of fin-de-siècle Paris.

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