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Title: Tartarin of Tarascon

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartarin_of_Tarascon

Note: See also PG#2375 tr. by Oliver C. Colt

Credits: Produced by Donal O'Danachair, and David Widger

Summary: "Tartarin of Tarascon" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written during the late 19th century. The work explores the whimsical adventures of Tartarin, a self-proclaimed hero living in the small town of Tarascon, who yearns for glory and excitement beyond the mundane life of his community. With a humorous tone, the narrative hints at themes of illusion versus reality as Tartarin's grand dreams often collide with the absurdity of his situation. The opening of the novel introduces Tartarin as a local figure of admiration, renowned for his prowess in sport both as a marksman and singer, despite his lack of actual combat experience. He is depicted as a man filled with dreams of adventure but trapped in the confines of a small town where hunting has become more about showcasing one's caps than actual game. This establishes a poignant contrast between his heroic aspirations and the dull reality of his existence, setting the stage for a comedic exploration of his eventual quest for recognition and adventure, which is punctuated by a cast of memorable townsfolk and their quirks. The tone is light and satirical, inviting readers into Tartarin's fantastical ambitions while foreshadowing the misadventures that lay ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897

EBook No.: 1862

Published: Aug 1, 1999

Downloads: 159

Language: English

Subject: Algeria -- Fiction

Subject: Lion hunting -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Tartarin of Tarascon

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartarin_of_Tarascon

Note: See also PG#2375 tr. by Oliver C. Colt

Credits: Produced by Donal O'Danachair, and David Widger

Summary: "Tartarin of Tarascon" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written during the late 19th century. The work explores the whimsical adventures of Tartarin, a self-proclaimed hero living in the small town of Tarascon, who yearns for glory and excitement beyond the mundane life of his community. With a humorous tone, the narrative hints at themes of illusion versus reality as Tartarin's grand dreams often collide with the absurdity of his situation. The opening of the novel introduces Tartarin as a local figure of admiration, renowned for his prowess in sport both as a marksman and singer, despite his lack of actual combat experience. He is depicted as a man filled with dreams of adventure but trapped in the confines of a small town where hunting has become more about showcasing one's caps than actual game. This establishes a poignant contrast between his heroic aspirations and the dull reality of his existence, setting the stage for a comedic exploration of his eventual quest for recognition and adventure, which is punctuated by a cast of memorable townsfolk and their quirks. The tone is light and satirical, inviting readers into Tartarin's fantastical ambitions while foreshadowing the misadventures that lay ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897

EBook No.: 1862

Published: Aug 1, 1999

Downloads: 159

Language: English

Subject: Algeria -- Fiction

Subject: Lion hunting -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.