Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 2: Urbain Grandier
Alexandre Dumas
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This is the dramatic story of Urbain Grandier, a catholic priest, who had a reputation to rival that of Casanova, which ultimately led to his destruction. He was accused of witchcraft after a series of accusations from nuns of a nearby convent, who claimed that Grandier has sent several demons upon them.
The case is very well documented, and the original documents of the alleged pact, written in backwards Latin and signed by all participating demons, are still preserved. The case continues to inspire art and sciences, leading to assessments of the events in light of modern sociology, psychology, and legal sciences. Alexandre Dumas' version of the events is presented here. - Summary by Carolin (4 hr 8 min)
Chapters
Chapter I, part 1 | 15:02 | Read by JohannC |
Chapter I, part 2 | 18:40 | Read by storylines |
Chapter II | 9:37 | Read by Kalynda |
Chapter III | 26:51 | Read by Deon Gines |
Chapter IV | 11:05 | Read by Deon Gines |
Chapter V | 20:53 | Read by Jim Locke |
Chapter VI | 13:12 | Read by Jim Locke |
Chapter VII | 22:18 | Read by Jim Locke |
Chapter VIII | 14:27 | Read by Jim Locke |
Chapter IX, part 1 | 24:00 | Read by Jim Locke |
Chapter IX, part 2 | 25:09 | Read by Jim Locke |
Chapter X | 14:25 | Read by Deon Gines |
Chapter XI | 21:08 | Read by Deon Gines |
Chapter XII | 11:33 | Read by Deon Gines |
Reviews
very good
Boston Boy
This book starts out slow but the later chapters really pick up. It is a read to just see what happens to him and what he endures. Readers were good for the most part,