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Tartarin Sur Les Alpes: Heath's Modern Language Series
Paperback
HumorMystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026030035
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 316
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Tartarin Sur Les Alpes is a masterful satirical novel by Alphonse Daudet, serving as the spirited sequel to the celebrated Tartarin of Tarascon. In this installment of the hero's exploits, the boastful yet lovable Tartarin sets out from his sun-drenched home in Provence to conquer the daunting summits of the Swiss Alps. Driven by a desire for glory and a characteristic misunderstanding of the dangers involved, Tartarin encounters a series of humorous misadventures that poke fun at the late nineteenth-century obsession with mountaineering and the burgeoning Swiss tourism industry.
Daudet's sharp wit and vibrant characterization bring to life the majestic landscapes of Switzerland, providing a perfect backdrop for Tartarin's grandiose delusions. As the protagonist grapples with perceived perils-ranging from imaginary bandits to the mundane realities of the organized hotel trade-the narrative offers a biting social commentary on heroism and the absurdity of social pretension. Tartarin Sur Les Alpes remains a cornerstone of French humorous literature, valued for its lively prose and enduring protagonist. This work invites readers to explore the fine line between imagination and reality through the lens of one of literature's most memorable comic figures.
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