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Colonel Chabert

Hosted by Honoré de Balzac · fiction · EN

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Colonel Chabert, a brave soldier lost during the tumult of the Napoleonic wars, unexpectedly resurfaces, bringing chaos into the life of his wife who has moved on and remarried. This poignant novella by Balzac exposes the moral decay of the French Restoration era. Adapted into film several times, it saw its most recent portrayal in 1994, featuring Gerard Depardieu. - Summary by Nicole Lee

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What is Colonel Chabert about?

Colonel Chabert, a brave soldier lost during the tumult of the Napoleonic wars, unexpectedly resurfaces, bringing chaos into the life of his wife who has moved on and remarried. This poignant novella by Balzac exposes the moral decay of the French Restoration era. Adapted into film several times, it saw its most recent portrayal in 1994, featuring Gerard Depardieu.

Who hosts Colonel Chabert?

Colonel Chabert is hosted by Honoré de Balzac. The show has published 28 episodes to date.

What has Colonel Chabert covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Clansman, An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan-Thomas Dixon, Jr" (24 August 2026, 568 minutes), "Men of Iron (Version 3)-Howard Pyle" (23 August 2026, 459 minutes), and "House on the Scar-Bertha Thomas" (22 August 2026, 364 minutes).

How often does Colonel Chabert publish?

Colonel Chabert publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 376 minutes across 28 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Colonel Chabert?

Booking probability for Colonel Chabert is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Colonel Chabert requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Colonel Chabert's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Honoré de Balzac hosts Colonel Chabert, a fiction podcast with 28 episodes published.

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