Paraboles et diversions

audiobook

Paraboles et diversions

by Pierre Mille

FR·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

In this inventive collection the author turns the story of creation into a playful philosophical puzzle. By asking why the divine work halted at humanity—leaving us without wings, gills or a flawless moral code—the opening invites listeners to contemplate the mysteries behind our very nature, all while sprinkling humor and a touch of irony.

The narrative then introduces an unexpected protagonist: a mischievous Satan who, unable to halt the Creator directly, invents the art of criticism itself. His first reviews of light, water and the nascent world are rendered in flamboyant, scarlet letters, offering a witty, almost literary duel between divine intent and infernal commentary. As the celestial scenes unfold, the listener is drawn into a series of witty parables that examine the power of judgment, the limits of creation, and the curious dance between praise and disdain—setting the stage for a thought‑provoking adventure that remains delightfully open‑ended.

Details

Language

fr

Duration

~3 hours (226K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

France: P.-V. Stock et Cie., 1913.

Credits

Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2023-06-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Pierre Mille

Pierre Mille

1864–1941

A French journalist, essayist, and novelist, he wrote with a reporter’s eye for place and character. His work often drew on travel, colonial settings, and the wider French-speaking world of his time.

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