Apotti Jérôme Coignardin ajatuksia

audiobook

Apotti Jérôme Coignardin ajatuksia

by Anatole France

FI·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

A devoted pupil has gathered the scattered musings of a once‑renowned scholar, presenting them as a lively mosaic of late‑19th‑century thought. The speaker’s voice drifts between earnest philosophical reflection and wry observation, offering listeners a portrait of a mind that prized both erudition and the charm of everyday conversation.

The collection moves through a surprising range of subjects—political power and its pitfalls, a reverent yet questioning look at the figure of Abraham, anecdotes from the Mississippi frontier, the whimsical symbolism of Easter eggs, and the turbulence of new governments. Further sections turn to the military, academic institutions, rebellious factions, and the tangled workings of law and history, each infused with a blend of scholarly insight and personal anecdote.

Listening to these fragments feels like stepping into a salon of the past, where ideas are debated with humor and humility. The work invites contemplation on timeless themes while preserving the distinctive, intimate tone of its original chronicler.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~4 hours (250K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2018-01-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Anatole France

Anatole France

1844–1924

A witty, skeptical voice of French literature, he turned elegance and irony into tools for questioning power, faith, and human folly. Winner of the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature, he remains known for writing that feels both graceful and sharp.

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