Cousin Pons (Part 1)

Honoré de Balzac

⏱ 8 minFrench classic

Part 1 of 2. Sylvain Pons — an ugly, gentle old musician and secret collector of a priceless art hoard — is scorned by his rich relations; when the grand marriage he brokers for them collapses, they cast him out in disgrace, and grief lays him low.

Listen to the whole of Cousin Pons (Part 1) in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.