About this book
Romain Rolland's Colas Breugnon: Récit bourguignon greets listeners with the irrepressible voice of a Burgundian artisan whose laughter and courage animate an entire village.
Set in the vineyards and workshops of Burgundy, this classic of French literature unfolds as a series of vivid, episodic tales centered on Colas Breugnon, a skilled craftsman and bon vivant. Rolland blends warm humor, earthy music, and gentle satire to celebrate rural life, community rituals, love of good wine, and the stubborn dignity of ordinary people. Written before World War I but published in its immediate aftermath, the book carries a historical echo—an intentional return to homeland gaiety and humanism after years spent on more somber work—making the novel both a cultural portrait and a subtle commentary on resilience in troubled times.
Colas Breugnon is literature that delights without spoiling its surprises: scenes of celebration, mischief, misfortune and moral courage are conveyed in lyrical, conversational prose. Ideal for listeners who enjoy classic novels, character-driven storytelling, and richly evoked settings, this audiobook invites anyone seeking warmth, wit, and a spirited reaffirmation of life to settle in and savor Rolland’s Burgundian world.
