La culotte du brigadier by Florian Pharaon
"La culotte du brigadier" by Florian Pharaon is a comedic short story written in the late 19th century. This whimsical tale is set in the picturesque town of Saint-Maximin and revolves around the humorous events surrounding a gendarme and a clever dog. It explores themes of misunderstandings and the quirks of human and animal behavior. The story follows M. Frédéric, a proud hunter, and his dog Faro, as they engage in a
debate about the usefulness of dogs in hunting. Determined to prove Faro's abilities, M. Frédéric tricks his friend Sixte Choua into betting on a dog's search for a hidden coin. However, the comedic twist occurs when Faro mistakenly takes a pair of the gendarme Camaréon's trousers instead of the coin. The ensuing chase and confusion culminate in a humorous confrontation at the gendarmerie, where identities are revealed, and the true nature of the events is understood. Ultimately, Faro's antics lead to a lighthearted resolution, highlighting the charming absurdity of the situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pharaon, Florian, 1827-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | La culotte du brigadier |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Rénald Lévesque |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23463 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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