Captain Fracasse


Read by Peter Tucker

The story, set in the 17th Century during the reign of Louis XIII in France, concerns the progress of an impoverished nobleman as he ventures forth into a series of dangerous adventures which culminate in the restoration of his true noble social position. In today's parlance the story might be described as an action romance. The protagonist happens to become involved a group of travelling actors whom he accompanies in his search for himself. There are a number of similarities with Goethe's "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship". Among the troupe of actors is a young woman with whom he falls deeply in love, which sustains him in his quest for social restoration. The novel idealises hereditary nobility. There is a happy ending for all, in which aristocratic society is vindicated. (Summary by Peter Tucker) (13 hr 58 min)

Chapters

Castle Misery 28:27 Read by Peter Tucker
The Chariot of Thespis 50:43 Read by Peter Tucker
The Blue Sun Inn 13:28 Read by Peter Tucker
An Adventure with Brigands 23:51 Read by Peter Tucker
At the Chateau de Bruyeres Part 1 36:34 Read by Peter Tucker
At the Chateau de Bruyeres Part 2 44:48 Read by Peter Tucker
A Snowstorm and its Consequences 43:41 Read by Peter Tucker
Captain Fracasse 49:06 Read by Peter Tucker
The Duke of Vallombreuse 58:34 Read by Peter Tucker
A Melee and a Duel 1:09:21 Read by Peter Tucker
A Midnight Adventure 56:57 Read by Peter Tucker
The Pont Neuf 44:06 Read by Peter Tucker
The Crowned Radish 11:43 Read by Peter Tucker
A Double Attack 25:56 Read by Peter Tucker
Lampourde's Delicacy 20:22 Read by Peter Tucker
Malartic at Work 40:21 Read by Peter Tucker
Vallombreuse 44:06 Read by Peter Tucker
The Amethyst Ring 42:00 Read by Peter Tucker
A Family Party 40:08 Read by Peter Tucker
Nettles and Cobwebs 29:00 Read by Peter Tucker
Chiquita's Declaration of Love 15:01 Read by Peter Tucker
"Hymen! O Hymen!" 24:01 Read by Peter Tucker
The Castle of Happiness 26:40 Read by Peter Tucker