The Little Dauphin
Enriched edition. A Royal Tale of Intrigue and Splendor in 18th Century FranceBy Franz Hoffmann
Length3h 11m
About this audiobook
In "The Little Dauphin," Franz Hoffmann masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the poignant journey of a young royal amidst the turbulence of the French Revolution. The novel employs a rich, lyrical style, characterized by vivid imagery and emotionally charged prose, bringing to life the inner turmoil and societal upheaval of the time. Hoffmann deftly balances historical fidelity with imaginative storytelling, allowing readers to delve into the complexities of identity, power, and loss against the backdrop of a crumbling monarchy. Franz Hoffmann, a notable author whose works often reflect a deep engagement with history and human psychology, draws on his extensive background in French history and literature. This novel, infused with personal resonance, showcases Hoffmann's passion for history as he reflects on the legacy of the French royal family and their struggles. His scholarly insights and intimate understanding of the era culminate in a narrative that is both educational and emotionally compelling. I highly recommend "The Little Dauphin" to readers who appreciate historical fiction rich in character development and thematic depth. Hoffmann's nuanced portrayal of a young boy's search for self amidst chaos not only captivates but also invites reflection on the broader implications of heritage and destiny.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (29)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
4Chapter III In the Temple
2The Little Dauphin
5Chapter VI The End of Sorrows
3Chapter I Sunny Days
6Memorable Quotes
More from Franz Hoffmann
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
ShivajiRanjit Desai25h 13m4.6 (3.1K)$24 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
A Christmas Carol (Illustrated Edition)Charles Dickens3h 23m4.5 (21.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m4.5 (48.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Attic ChildLola Jaye14h 46m4.4 (21K)$33 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
ShivajiRanjit Desai25h 13m4.6 (3.1K)$24 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
Five Little IndiansMichelle Good10h 34m4.5 (64.5K)$29 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m4.6 (2.4K)$33 · $0.00
You may also like
The Complete WorksFrederick Douglass61h 49m4.5 (272)$2 · $0.00
Stalin's DaughterRosemary Sullivan19h 43m4.2 (7.2K)$40 · $0.00
Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation: 1838-1839 (Annotated)Fanny Kemble12h 46m4.1 (569)$0.99 · $0.00
My Bondage and My FreedomFrederick Douglass12h 14m4.5 (16.4K)$8 · $0.00
Uncle Tom's CabinHarriet Beecher Stowe20h 11m4.1 (631.2K)$2.30 · $0.00
Narrative of Henry Box BrownHenry Box Brown2h 46m4.2 (963)$2.30
Kingdom of Olives and AshMichael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman16h 5m4.3 (760)$33 · $0.00
King LearWilliam Shakespeare3h 8m4.3 (276.2K)$15
Memoirs of the Empress Catherine IIEmpress of Russia Catherine Ii8h 52m4.0 (2.8K)$2 · $0.00
GerminalEmile Zola19h 41m4.3 (53.9K)$3.50 · $0.00
FREDERICK DOUGLASS - Life Narratives of a Former American Slave, Abolitionist & Statesman (Annotated)Frederick Douglass19h 35m4.6 (1.4K)$0.99 · $0.00
City of a Thousand GatesBee Sacks13h 49m3.6 (1.8K)$33 · $0.00
The Memoirs of Madame Vigée LebrunLouise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun8h 37m4.1 (387)$2 · $0.00
The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian SlaveMary Prince2h 14m4.0 (5.3K)Free
VanderbiltAnderson Cooper, Katherine Howe8h 51m4.1 (90.2K)$29 · $0.00
The Island at the End of EverythingKiran Millwood Hargrave5h 55m4.3 (4.7K)$17
RiseAnna Carey6h 23m3.8 (14.8K)$24 · $0.00
King LearWilliam Shakespeare3h 6m4.2 (263.5K)$18 · $0.00
DrownedNichola Reilly8h 47m3.7 (1K)$20 · $0.00
My EmpressMarfa Mouchanow4h 41m3.7 (47)$2 · $0.00