
Step into a series of intimate night‑time meditations that wander through the cafés and lamplit streets of Paris, where the author explores everything from the nature of happiness to the mystery of free will. Each essay unfurls a singular observation—whether it’s the fleeting colors of life, the art of truly seeing, or the restless curiosity that drives the modern mind. The tone is both scholarly and lyrical, inviting listeners to linger on ideas as one would savor a fine wine.
The collection also reaches beyond philosophy, touching on the natural world, the melancholy of Leopardi, and the subtle dance between image and idea that defined the Symbolist era. By weaving personal anecdotes with broader cultural reflections, the narrator creates a tapestry that feels both timeless and anchored in the turn‑of‑the‑century French intellectual scene. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a quietly provocative conversation that encourages new ways of seeing everyday experience.
Full title
Philosophic Nights in Paris Being selections from Promenades Philosophiques
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (135K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Release date
2014-09-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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