Tartarin de Tarascon by Alphonse Daudet

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Author Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
Editor Cerf, Barry, 1881-
Title Tartarin de Tarascon
Note Introduction, notes and excercises in English.
Credits Produced by Ted Garvin, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Tartarin de Tarascon" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written in the late 19th century that captures the whimsical adventures and exaggerated persona of its titular hero. The story revolves around Tartarin, a larger-than-life character from the small town of Tarascon, whose dreams and aspirations far exceed the mundane existence of provincial life. He harbors a romantic yearning for adventure, particularly in the realm of hunting, which leads him into humorous predicaments and reflects the culture of exaggeration that is characteristic of southern France. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Tartarin's life in Tarascon, where his reputation as a grand hunter and local hero is established. The narrative describes his home, adorned with exotic plants and an array of weapons that underscore his adventurous spirit. However, the reality of his life is laced with irony—he has never left Tarascon and spends his days engaging in absurd 'hunts' for hats rather than actual game. Tartarin's dual identity emerges, characterized by a quixotic thirst for adventure and the complacent comfort of his bourgeois existence. This opening sets the stage for the subsequent exploration of his fanciful endeavors, including a proposed journey to Africa for lion hunting that captivates the townspeople, igniting both excitement and a sense of rivalry among them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Algeria -- Fiction
Subject Lion hunting -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10687
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 29, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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