The Adventures of Vagant

14 hrs. 35 min.

Language Russian

Author Vitaly Gladky

Narrator Vladimir Bakleychev

Description

The mid-15th century. The last battles of the Hundred Years’ War have thundered out—whole areas of unfortunate Europe are left depopulated, and life in France begins to improve. The young heir of an ancient knightly family, Gilbert de Verge, is bored in the family castle, listening to endless stories from his father and his father’s comrades in arms—and dreaming of becoming the glory of a royal poet and musician. Since childhood he’s been in love with music, and he prefers the tinkling of a lute to the clashing of swords. At last, chance— a scandalous story involving a young commoner—helps the young fool fulfill his dream. Furious, his father sends the idle child away from home to start an independent life, and a joyful Gilbert sets off along with his faithful servant toward adventures…