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Honoré de Balzac: Pere Goriot, The Black Sheep & More
- Four BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisations
- By: Honoré de Balzac
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry, Douglas Hodge, David Ross, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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This brilliant collection of France’s foremost nineteenth-century novelist and playwright delivers four of his most fascinating works - stories of love, rivalry, horror and adventure - all brought to life by a stellar cast included Stephen Fry and Alex Kingston. A huge influence on many of the most famous writers from Proust to Kerouac to Dickens, Balzac delivers beautifully observed and complex characters with an unsurpassed attention to the details of society at the time, making him an exemplary of realism in European literature.
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Honoré de Balzac: Pere Goriot, The Black Sheep & More
- Four BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisations
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry, Douglas Hodge, David Ross, Geoffrey Banks, Alex Kingston, Denys Hawthorne, Ronald Herdman, David Calder, Dorien Thomas, Geoffrey Whitehead, Thomas Arnold, Elizabeth Cassidy, Matthew Pidgeon, full cast
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 18-04-2024
- Language: English
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Old Goriot
- By: Honoré de Balzac
- Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Balzac’s universally loved novel explores the great theme of money and its effect on the human character. Old Goriot is a lodger at Madame Vauquer’s Parisian boarding house. At first, his wealth inspires respect, but as his circumstances are reduced, he is gradually shunned. He moves into smaller and less desirable rooms in the house, and soon his only remaining visitors are two beautiful young women. The mystery as to who they are and what is happening to Goriot’s fortune involves several other boarders, including Rastignac, an ambitious youth who hopes to rise in society.
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good story but kept skipping
- By Huw on 22-08-2016
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Old Goriot
- Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 23-03-2011
- Language: English
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Ferragus
- Chef des Dévorants
- By: Honoré de Balzac
- Narrated by: Hyppolit Audouy
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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Une femme, généreuse et belle comme un ange, soupçonnée d'adultère ; un jeune officier qui se lance dans la plus vaine et maladroite des enquêtes ; un agent de change égaré dans les affres de la passion ; une somme d'argent qu'on n'explique pas ; une société secrète (les Dévorants) dont les membres entendent exercer l'absolutisme de leur bon plaisir ; des duels, des assassinats, des suicides ; une évocation de Vidocq.
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Ferragus
- Chef des Dévorants
- Narrated by: Hyppolit Audouy
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 24-04-2025
- Language: French
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Mémoires de deux jeunes mariées
- By: Honoré de Balzac
- Narrated by: Estelle Ruffin, Lucille Brunel, Julien Dutel
- Length: 8 hrs
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Liées par l’amitié, mais séparées par choix, Louise de Chaulieu et Renée de Maucombe sont jeunes et quittent leur couvent avec des rêves de bonheur très différents. À travers une série de lettres intimes, elles se confient leurs espoirs, leurs déceptions et leur désillusion grandissante à l’aube de l’âge adulte.
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Mémoires de deux jeunes mariées
- Narrated by: Estelle Ruffin, Lucille Brunel, Julien Dutel
- Length: 8 hrs
- Release date: 12-05-2026
- Language: French
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Eugénie Grandet
- By: Honoré de Balzac
- Narrated by: Linda Elvira
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
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"Eugénie Grandet" er heltinden i Balzacs roman om livet i den lille by Saumur i Loire-dalen, men det er hendes far, der er den dominerende hovedperson. Han er en frygtelig hustyran og Eugénie er meget ærbødig overfor ham. Indtil hendes fætter Charles dukker op og vækker hendes lidenskaber.
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Eugénie Grandet
- Narrated by: Linda Elvira
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 10-07-2018
- Language: Danish
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Le cousin Pons
- By: Honoré de Balzac
- Narrated by: Bernard Petit
- Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
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Balzac décrit, avec une cruauté réaliste rarement atteinte, la descente aux enfers du malheureux Sylvain Pons, prototype du parent pauvre, compositeur démodé, pique-assiette attendrissant, génial collectionneur de bric-à-brac, et ami du bon Allemand Schmucke. Autour de ces cœurs purs, il construit une impitoyable galerie de portraits : la portière Cibot, l'Auvergnat Rémonencq, l'avocat marron Fraisier, le "tableaumane" juif Elie Magus.
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Le cousin Pons
- Narrated by: Bernard Petit
- Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 06-06-2013
- Language: French
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Christ in Flanders
- By: Honoré de Balzac
- Narrated by: Walter Zimmerman
- Length: 29 mins
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Honore de Balzac is regarded as one of the founders of realism in European literature. He was a keen observer of detail and presented in his stories an unfiltered representation of society. He is known for his multi-faceted characters. Even his lesser characters are complex, morally ambiguous and fully human. Christ In Flanders is a story of faith..and a miracle.
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Christ in Flanders
- Narrated by: Walter Zimmerman
- Length: 29 mins
- Release date: 30-12-2007
- Language: English
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Eugénie Grandet
- By: Honoré de Balzac
- Narrated by: Françoise Gillard
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
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Le père d'Eugénie Grandet a été tonnelier. Grâce à un sens aigu des affaires et une grande avarice, il a réussi à faire fortune en profitant des événements de cette époque instable. Autrefois maire de Saumur, il fait maintenant fructifier sa grande fortune tout en faisant croire à sa femme et à sa fille qu'ils ne sont pas bien riches. Les habitants de Saumur, plus au courant de la fortune du père Grandet, voient en sa fille Eugénie le plus beau parti de la ville et la courtisent donc ardemment.
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Un temps jadis
- By Anonymous on 05-10-2021
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Eugénie Grandet
- Narrated by: Françoise Gillard
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 17-06-2016
- Language: French
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Ursula
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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First published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased brother-in-law, an illegitimate man himself. As the doctor retires to a provincial town filled with relatives vying for a share of his fortune, the tension rises. These relatives, driven by greed and entitlement under the stringent French inheritance laws of the time, represent a stark contrast to the beloved goddaughter, who has no legal claim to his...
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Two Brothers
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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“The Two Brothers” (1842) is a captivating piece from Balzac’s monumental series, “The Human Comedy.” Originally titled “La Rabouilleuse” in French, it has also been known as “The Black Sheep” and “A Bachelor’s Establishment” in various English translations. Delving deep into the complexities of family dynamics, Balzac paints a vivid picture of strained relationships among parents, children, and siblings. Set in a small town in post-Napoleonic France, a father’s mistaken belief about his daughter’s legitimacy leads to her being raised by her in-laws in Paris. As she...
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Unknown Masterpiece
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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Dive into the intriguing world of “The Unknown Masterpiece” (“Le Chef-d’œuvre inconnu”), a captivating novella by Honoré de Balzac published in 1845 after earlier versions in 1831 and 1837. This thought-provoking narrative challenges the boundaries between real life and artistic representation, exploring the complex interplay between an artists intentions and how they are perceived by the audience. Set in the early 1600s, the story unfolds through a lively discussion among three artists, two of whom are based on historical figures—Nicolas Poussin and Frans Pourbus (Porbus) the ...
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Love in a Mask, or Imprudence and Happiness
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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Dive into Love in a Mask, or Imprudence and Happiness, an engaging short novel by Honoré de Balzac, which remained unpublished during his lifetime. The story unfolds at a lively masked ball, where a flirtatious exchange sets the stage for an enchanting tale of romance and intrigue. Balzac masterfully weaves the lives of a captivating young widow with wealth and a dashing cavalry officer, filled with clever twists of hidden identities and unexpected turns. This delightful translation is by Alice M. Ivimy. --Lee Smalley
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Grande Bretèche
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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La Grande Bretèche serves as a captivating addendum to Balzacs Another Study of Woman, concluding a series of intriguing stories shared around a dinner table. This particular tale, unveiled to the guests in the early hours of the morning, delves into themes of marital infidelity and revenge, leaving some listeners with restless minds long after the night is over. (Nicholas Clifford)
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Eugénie Grandet
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a ...
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Duchess of Langeais
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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In “The Duchess of Langeais” (1834), part of Balzac’s monumental series “The Human Comedy,” we are transported to post-Napoleonic Paris during the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. Balzac critiques the aristocracy for squandering its opportunity to provide leadership and stability, instead indulging in a life of entitlement and superficiality within the confines of elegant salons. The novel unfolds a tumultuous love affair, hindered by the obsessive manipulations of its two main characters the duchess, a pampered product of civilization, and a military hero who, despite his ...
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Ball at Sceaux
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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In the enchanting novella “The Ball at Sceaux,” part of Balzac’s monumental series “The Human Comedy,” we are introduced to Émilie de Fontaine, the spirited youngest daughter of a noble yet struggling family in post-revolutionary France. With her father desperately seeking a suitable match, Émilie, headstrong and somewhat spoiled, has stubbornly dismissed all suitors who do not meet her lofty standards. Among her demands? A husband must be “the son of a peer of France.” As she clings to her ideals, the unfolding events reveal the ironies of love and social status. Balzac’s ...
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Another Study of Woman
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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Dive into a captivating collection of narratives about women, intricately woven by the perspectives of men. Originally published in 1842, this anthology was later enriched by Balzac with an additional tale from 1831, La Grande Bretèche, which will be presented separately to honor the original English translations structure. Stay tuned for more engaging stories to come - Summary by Nicholas Clifford.
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César Birotteau
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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The Rise and Fall of César Birotteau (1837) is a captivating tale from Balzacs renowned series The Human Comedy. Set against the vibrant backdrop of post-Napoleonic Paris, this story explores the dramatic shift in society as the aristocracy and the church cede power to an ambitious middle class of merchants, landlords, lawyers, and bankers. César Birotteau, a kind-hearted and unassuming perfumer, has risen from modest beginnings to earn the respect of his community and achieve commercial success. However, as he strives to ascend even higher, he becomes ensnared in a perilous web of financial...
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Father Goriot (version 2)
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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Father Goriot (Le Père Goriot), published in 1835, stands as one of Balzacs most celebrated and impactful novels. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Paris in 1819, following Napoleons defeat and the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy, the story captures a society in flux, where the emerging bourgeoisie vie for status alongside the traditional aristocracy. At the heart of this narrative are Goriot, an aging father who obsessively lavishes love on his daughters; Vautrin, a mysterious criminal mastermind with his own agenda; and Rastignac, a determined young man from the provinces eager to ...
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Colonel Chabert (Version 2)
- By: Honoré de Balzac
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In the gripping short novel “Colonel Chabert” (1832), part of Balzac’s monumental series “The Human Comedy,” we are drawn into the tumultuous aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. Colonel Chabert, a valiant officer, is declared dead after a fierce battle, leading his wife to inherit his fortune and remarry. However, when Chabert miraculously survives and returns to Paris, he is faced with the daunting challenge of reclaiming his life and legacy. This poignant tale explores the clash between the enduring values of honor and integrity and the ruthless greed that pervades society in the ...
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