Les Musardises

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Les Musardises

by Edmond Rostand

FR·~3 hours

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Description

A delicate collection of verses invites listeners into the world of “musardises,” the French term for light‑hearted reveries and idle observations. The poet gently teases the reader with a mix of playful wit and quiet melancholy, turning everyday moments into miniature celebrations of imagination. Throughout the opening, he reflects on the restless spirit of the artist, the longing of the misunderstood, and the sweet, sometimes bittersweet, act of simply looking up and dreaming.

The assortment ranges from spirited dedications to introspective musings, each piece offering a glimpse of a young mind wrestling with confidence, rivalry, and the desire to belong. With a tone that oscillates between humor and heartfelt sincerity, the poems honor the overlooked creators—writers, painters, musicians—who labor in the shadows of their own ambitions. Listeners will find themselves drifting alongside the poet’s “musard” gaze, savoring moments of contemplation that feel both timeless and intimately personal.

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Language

fr

Duration

~3 hours (187K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Release date

2018-09-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edmond Rostand

Edmond Rostand

1868–1918

Best known for the swashbuckling wit and romance of Cyrano de Bergerac, this French playwright brought poetic drama roaring back to life at the end of the 19th century. His work mixes sparkling language, big feelings, and theatrical flair in a way that still feels vivid today.

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