Don Juan's Most Beautiful Love By Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly

"Don Juan's Most Beautiful Love" by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly (Audiobook)

**Translated by Gio Marron**

A captivating audiobook narration of one of Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly's most fascinating short stories from his collection "Les Diaboliques" (The She-Devils), first published in 1874.

In the elegant setting of a Parisian salon, the aging Count Ravila de Ravilès—a legendary Don Juan of his time—regales twelve aristocratic women with the tale of his "most beautiful love." What follows is not the expected story of seduction, but rather a strange, mystical account that subverts all expectations and reveals the supernatural power of suggestion.

This haunting tale explores themes of innocence, corruption, and desire while showcasing Barbey d'Aurevilly's ornate prose style and psychological insight. The story reveals how the most powerful conquests may happen in the realm of imagination rather than reality.

About the Author
Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly (1808-1889) was a French novelist and short story writer, known for his decadent themes, Catholic mysticism, and distinctive literary style. He was a contemporary of Baudelaire and became a significant influence on later writers of the Decadent movement.

About the Translation
This new English translation aims to preserve the baroque elegance and ironic tone of Barbey d'Aurevilly's original French text while making it accessible to modern English-speaking audiences.

Narration by Eleven Labs

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