| Author |
Pharaon, Florian, 1827-1887 |
| Title |
La culotte du brigadier
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Rénald Lévesque
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23463 |
| Release Date |
Nov 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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