Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 2: Urbain Grandier (version 2)
Gelesen von John Van Stan
Alexandre Dumas
(4,767 Sterne; 15 Bewertungen)
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 (3 hr 22 min)
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gregory.a.. clewell
(5 Sterne)
longtime librivox listener. i never leave these reviews (i should leave some more). i really liked this reader tho. he read at a brisk yet understandable pace with great enunciation. i hope he does lots of reading for librivox!!
TYRANNY OF THE STATE CHURCH
AVID READER
(5 Sterne)
An excellent recounting of this heinous misnomer of canonical law. Unfortunately, there were thousands of these carnal crimes committed under the aegis of the infallible church.
Very good reader. Exciting history. Dumas keeps you interested
Qelilah Solomon
(5 Sterne)
The truth is stranger than fiction once again...
Ariovistus
(5 Sterne)