Listen to my enunciated and natural readings of French Poem Reading “La Maison Du Berger” by Alfred de Vigny. Clear French poetry audio recordings.
This 19th century poem, 336 verse long, is in fact very philosophical and talks about the human condition.
Written in Alexandrines, the poet entices a woman (Ăva) to leave urban life, and live in Nature (considered as Godâs creation) which fascinates him as much as it disgusts him.
âLa Maison du Bergerâ (the Sheppardâs House) is in fact a mobile home: it is therefore a symbol of mobility which allows the poet to live in the middle of Nature, and then come back to the city.
1 â French Poem âLa Maison Du Bergerâ by Alfred de Vigny â Audio
I am going to read an extract of the poem, located towards the end, where the poet describes Nature as a blood thirsty monster, and coaxes Ăva to return to civilization.
Please press play to hear my readings of the poem.
2 â French Poem âLa Maison Du Bergerâ by Alfred de Vigny (Extract)
Câest lĂ ce que me dit sa voix triste et superbe, Et dans mon coeur alors je la hais, et je vois Notre sang dans son onde et nos morts sous son herbe Nourrissant de leurs sucs la racine des bois. Et je dis Ă mes yeux qui lui trouvaient des charmes : âAilleurs tous vos regards, ailleurs toutes vos larmes, Aimez ce que jamais on ne verra deux fois.â
Camille Chevalier
Born and raised in Paris, I have been teaching today's French to adults for 25+ years in the US and France. Based on my students' goals and needs, I've created unique downloadable French audiobooks focussing on French like it's spoken today, for all levels. Come to Paimpol and enjoy an exclusive French immersion homestay with me in Brittany.
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