Carmen

Prosper Mérimée

⏱ 7 minFrench classic

A steady soldier is destroyed by a fierce, free gypsy who will belong to no man, until he kills her rather than lose her. Merimee's tale of desire and doom that gave the opera its Carmen.

Listen to the whole of Carmen in about 7 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.