| Author |
Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 |
| Title |
Tartarin of Tarascon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
See also PG#2375 tr. by Oliver C. Colt
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| Credits |
Produced by Donal O'Danachair, and David Widger
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Algeria -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Lion hunting -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1862 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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