
This volume gathers the later poetic works of a French writer whose verses weave together history, spirituality, and a deep love for his homeland. The collection balances solemn hymn‑like passages with vivid, almost tactile images drawn from medieval tapestries and the everyday lives of ordinary people. Listeners will hear a voice that moves between the grandeur of national myth and the intimate whispers of personal faith.
The centerpiece, “Le mystère des Saints Innocents,” unfolds as a meditation on the three theological virtues—faith, charity and hope—personified in striking, lyrical dialogue. Through recurring motifs of trees, cathedrals, and humble acts of kindness, the poem invites reflection on how enduring belief sustains both nations and souls. Its rhythmic cadence and rich symbolism make it a compelling listening experience, offering both comfort and provocation without revealing any later narrative twists.
Full title
Oeuvres complètes de Charles Péguy, Oeuvres de poésie (tome 6) Le Mystère des Saints Innocents; La tapisserie de sainte Geneviève et de Jeanne d'Arc; La tapisserie de Notre-Dame.
Language
fr
Duration
~5 hours (318K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Release date
2018-07-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1873–1914
Raised in poverty and driven by conviction, this French poet and essayist forged a voice that brought together faith, politics, and a fierce love of country. His work is passionate, searching, and still feels startlingly personal.
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