The Revolt of the Angels
Gelesen von Roger Melin
Anatole France
(3,944 Sterne; 36 Bewertungen)
Anatole France, in his satirical and allegorical fashion, weaves a tale of fantasy which finds a mischievous guardian angel stealing books from his earthly charge, who happens to be an archbishop in possession of a plethora of literature, mostly theological in nature. After voracious reading and then becoming a "fallen" angel, he decides to search for and recruit other "fallen" angels who devise a plan to attempt an overthrow of the rule which had set their fate, realizing that revolt is necessary and inevitable. What follows is preparation for a battle to revenge what has befallen them (and mankind itself). But surprises find their way into the plans, as well as the question that if they win the war, what will change? - Summary by Roger Melin (9 hr 44 min)
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great book, clear reader
Karitsa
(5 Sterne)
This is a great book about what the feeling in France was toward having religion and what that means for morals. Very cool symbolism and an interesting rewriting of Christianity. The reader mispronounced a lot of words but was easy enough the listen to.
Hail Satan
Zegan
(5 Sterne)
This is a beautiful book with a great message about standing up to unjust and arbitrary authority. Lucifer is a relatable flawed human striving and embodying beauty. 5 stars
This was a phenomenal book and a phenomenal reading.
null
(5 Sterne)
Twists and turns, oh my!
Bryon Leggett
(5 Sterne)
From the onset of the story, I was engrossed with the retelling of the tales of the Revolt of Lucier and his host of angelic warriors. The descent to the earthly realm, and the redesign of the creation myths. The idea that God is no creator, merely a power hungry glory hound who takes credit for things over which he has no control, the ensuing revolt of the guardian angles and cherubim. The resulting battle in the halls of heaven, and THE TWIST OF ALL TWISTS, in which a new king is crowned. I highly re2this book for fans of literary reimaginings. The fact this book was published and preserved throughout the centuries, being such a heretical text, amazes me, and I love it all the more for surviving the tests of time and the devout.
hard to know where to start
darthlaurel
(3 Sterne)
Great reading. 5 stars for that because I appreciate the time and work that went into this. The story is two stars. All I can say is that post-ww1 France was seriously screwed up and although the satire of the work is nicely done, the philosophy is a mess and explains the corruption and smug self-satisfaction of old Europe. Glad to be an American after listening to this. I think the spirit of this story is still very much alive in the failed socialist regimes of most of the continent.
hard work
Shelly
(3 Sterne)
With some speeding up, I got to the end . The plot meanders according to which point of theosophy or philosophy the author wished to illustrate. I found some of the angels' conversation interesting but the human activities seem largely irrelevant. The reader did a great job. I admire his fortitude,
Panos Kounenakis
(5 Sterne)
A great book full of symbolisms about political power, religious superstition against science and hypocrisy of French aristocracy .The story is a satire actually, perfect for commenting all the above .Great work by the reader also.
entertaining and edifying
Maruska
(5 Sterne)
Thank you so much for this reading. I got so much out of it, and im sure I’ll listen to it again in the future.