La chasse aux lions by Alfred Assollant

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Author Assollant, Alfred, 1827-1886
Illustrator Bombled, L. (Louis), 1862-1927
Illustrator Girardet, Jules, 1856-1938
Title La chasse aux lions
Note Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "La chasse aux lions" by Alfred Assollant is a humorous adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around two soldiers, Dumanet and Pitou, who are stationed in Algeria and drawn into the excitement of hunting a lion, leading to a series of comical encounters and misadventures. This work blends light-hearted dialogue and camaraderie with themes of ambition and courage. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Dumanet and Pitou as they sit in a cantine, where their boredom leads to a discussion about making a name for themselves. Dumanet expresses his desire to be recognized in the newspapers like historical figures, and they quickly bond over the idea of hunting a lion in the desert, animatedly discussing the dangers they may encounter. The beginning sets the scene for a larger quest, as the duo is drawn into a frantic situation when they hear a lion’s roar, causing chaos among the local population. Their decision to embark on the adventure is underlined by humorous exchanges that establish their characters and the impending escapades that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Lion hunting -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 27844
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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