Histoire fantastique du célèbre Pierrot by Alfred Assollant
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| Author | Assollant, Alfred, 1827-1886 |
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| Title |
Histoire fantastique du célèbre Pierrot Écrite par le magicien Alcofribas; traduite du sogdien par Alfred Assollant |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Histoire fantastique du célèbre Pierrot" by Alfred Assollant is a whimsical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Pierrot, a character born to a humble upbringing as the son of a miller, who is gifted the values of courage, intelligence, and kindness by his fairy godmother, Aurore. As he pursues his ambition of becoming a soldier, his adventures lead him to unexpected circumstances involving royalty, magic, and epic battles. The opening of the narrative introduces Pierrot's enchanting origins, highlighting the benevolence of his fairy godmother who bestows him with significant gifts that he must learn to wield wisely. As Pierrot matures into adulthood, he expresses a strong desire for glory in battle, much to the concern of his parents. The first adventure begins with Pierrot's arrival at a royal palace, where an accidental turn of events thrusts him into the chaos of court life and ignites his heroic journey. As he navigates this new world, he encounters comedic and perilous situations, with the fairy Aurore always subtly guiding him from the shadows. The tale promises a blend of fantasy, humor, and adventure as Pierrot strives to forge his destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17106 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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