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Tartarin De Tarascon: Edited, With Notes, Exercises, and Vocabulary (Heath's Modern Language Series)
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026029169
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Tartarin de Tarascon is a comedic masterpiece by the celebrated French author Alphonse Daudet. The narrative follows the adventures of Tartarin, a local hero in the small town of Tarascon in Provence. Though he is renowned among his fellow citizens as a daring hunter and a man of action, Tartarin has never actually left his home. Eventually, his own boasts force him to embark on a real adventure: a lion-hunting expedition to Algeria. What follows is a humorous and satirical exploration of the gap between heroic fantasy and mundane reality.
This work serves as a brilliant character study and a sharp parody of the adventurous spirit of the 19th century. Daudet's vibrant prose and keen observations of Provençal life bring the eccentric world of Tarascon to life. This edition, featuring academic support such as notes, exercises, and a vocabulary list, is designed to help readers and students engage more deeply with the text. It remains a vital contribution to the canon of French humor, valued for its wit, vibrant characterization, and enduring satirical edge.
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