Love and liberty
A thrilling narrative of the French Revolution of 1792By Alexandre Dumas
Length15h 46m
About this audiobook
In "Love and Liberty," Alexandre Dumas explores the intricate interplay between personal desire and the struggle for freedom, set against a backdrop of social and political upheaval. Through lush, evocative prose, Dumas crafts a rich narrative that intertwines romance with the broader themes of liberation, reflecting the post-revolutionary sentiments of 19th-century France. The novel's characters grapple with their aspirations in a world where love and duty often collide, revealing the timeless tensions between individual desires and societal constraints. Dumas' characteristic wit and keen observations elevate the narrative, making it both a personal and a universal exploration of human emotion. Alexandre Dumas, a prominent figure of the French literary canon, was deeply influenced by his mixed heritage and the tumultuous events of his time, from the French Revolution to the rise of Napoleon. These experiences informed his keen interest in themes of freedom, equality, and justice, driving him to create characters that embody this quest for liberation. Dumas' own quest for personal freedom paralleled the struggles faced by his characters, adding layers of authenticity to his storytelling. "Love and Liberty" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of love and socio-political themes within literature. Dumas' masterful storytelling and rich character development invite readers to reflect on their own notions of freedom and love, while providing a historical context that enhances our understanding of both. This novel remains a poignant reminder of the enduring human spirit and its quest for autonomy.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length15 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. HOW M. DUMAS CAME TO WRITE THESE MEMOIRS.
34CHAPTER XXXIII. AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE TURNS UP.
2CHAPTER I. CONCERNING HIS PARENTAGE AND EARLY YOUTH.
35CHAPTER XXXIV. THE CRITICS CRITICISED.
3CHAPTER II. THE FIRST SEEDS OF A POLITICAL FAITH.
36CHAPTER XXXV. IS LOVE ETERNAL?
4CHAPTER III. A STRANGER OF INFLUENCE TURNS UP.
37CHAPTER XXXVI. BARNAVE AND PETION.
5CHAPTER IV. I EDUCATE MYSELF FOR CONTINGENCIES.
38CHAPTER XXXVII. PARIS.
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6CHAPTER V. I BREAK WITH THE ARISTOCRACY.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII. I RESUME MY ORIGINAL PROFESSION.
7CHAPTER VI. THE NATION AND THE BASTILLE.—VERDICT FOR THE FORMER.
40CHAPTER XXXIX. TOUCHING THE PRINCESS LAMBALLE.
8CHAPTER VII. CONCERNING THE BASTILLE.
41CHAPTER XL. THE TIDE RISES.
9CHAPTER VIII. THE DUKE D’ENGHIEN’S LAST DAY’S SPORT.
42CHAPTER XLI. CONCERNING THE BILL OF FORFEITURE.
10CHAPTER IX. I GO TO MAKE CAPTIVES AND AM TAKEN CAPTIVE MYSELF.
43CHAPTER XLII. WHAT TOOK PLACE BETWEEN THE HAIRDRESSER AND THE INVALID.
11CHAPTER X. TOUCHING MADEMOISELLE SOPHIE.
44CHAPTER XLIII. THE RED FLAG.
12CHAPTER XI. WHAT “BROTHERHOOD” MEANT.
45CHAPTER XLIV. THE MASSACRE OF THE CHAMP DE MARS.
13CHAPTER XII. WHAT PASSED IN THE FOREST.
46CHAPTER XLV. ROBESPIERRE PAYS A VISIT TO M. DUPLAY.
14CHAPTER XIII. THE PEOPLE IN COUNCIL.
47CHAPTER XLVI. INSTALLATION.
15CHAPTER XIV. MY NEW PARISIAN FRIENDS.
48CHAPTER XLVII. A BREAK.
16CHAPTER XV. I GO TO THE JACOBINS’ CLUB.
49CHAPTER XLVIII. THE THREAT IS LOUDER.
17CHAPTER XVI. PARIS BEFORE THE REVOLUTION.
50CHAPTER XLIX. THE KING QUITS THE TUILERIES.
18CHAPTER XVII. I ATTEND A MEETING AT THE CORDELIERS.
51CHAPTER L. THE MASSACRES OF SEPTEMBER.
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE FEMALE ELEMENT IN POLITICS.
52CHAPTER LI. THE KING’S TRIAL PROCEEDED WITH.
20CHAPTER XIX. THE FIELD OF THE FEDERATION.
53CHAPTER LII. NEAR THE BLOCK.
21CHAPTER XX. I GO BACK AGAIN.
54CHAPTER LIII. THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
22CHAPTER XXI. I EXCHANGE MY GUN FOR THE PLANE.
55CHAPTER LIV. EXECUTION OF LOUIS XVI.
23CHAPTER XXII. MY NEW LIFE UNDER SOPHIE’S FATHER.
56CHAPTER LV. WHAT FOLLOWS.
24CHAPTER XXIII. THE ARRIVAL OF THE DRAGOONS.
57CHAPTER LVI. THE REIGN OF TERROR.
25CHAPTER XXIV. THE NIGHT OF THE 21ST OF AUGUST, 1791.
58CHAPTER LVII. WHOLESALE MASSACRE.
26CHAPTER XXV. THE TRAGEDY OF ROYALTY BEGINS.
59CHAPTER LVIII. MARIE ANTOINETTE.
27CHAPTER XXVI. WHAT HAPPENED AT PARIS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE.
60CHAPTER LIX. MARIE ANTOINETTE FINDS PEACE AT LAST.
28CHAPTER XXVII. HOW THEY SET OUT.
61CHAPTER LX. THE TWENTY-TWO.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. THE ROAD.
62CHAPTER LXI. THE RED FLAG.
30CHAPTER XXIX. STILL IN FLIGHT.
63CHAPTER LXII. THE BLOOD OF WOMEN.
31CHAPTER XXX. WHAT HAPPENED IN THE GROCER’S LITTLE SHOP.
64CHAPTER LXIII. ROBESPIERRE FALLS.
32CHAPTER XXXI. THE RETURN OF ROYALTY IN ARREST.
65FOOTNOTES:
33CHAPTER XXXII. WHAT M. DE BOUILLE DID IN THE MEANTIME.
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