Tarasconin Tartarin by Alphonse Daudet

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Author Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
Translator Hahl, Jalmari, 1869-1929
Uniform Title Tartarin de Tarascon. Finnish
Title Tarasconin Tartarin
Original Publication Finland: Otava, 1900.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartarin_of_Tarascon
Note Reading ease score: 32.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Tarasconin Tartarin" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Tartarin, a somewhat boastful and imaginative resident of the small town of Tarascon in France, known for his grandiose dreams of adventure, particularly hunting lions in Africa, despite having never left his hometown. The narrative explores themes of pride, imagination, and the contrasts between one's aspirations and reality. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the protagonist, Tartarin, who is depicted as the beloved but somewhat deluded king of Tarascon, caught between his heroic aspirations and the mundane life of his village. The opening recounts an unforgettable visit to Tartarin's home, showcasing his lavish garden filled with exotic plants and his impressive collection of weapons. Despite outward appearances, he grapples with a deep longing for adventure and excitement, which ultimately leads to his decision to embark on a journey to hunt a lion. However, the opening chapters hilariously reveal the absurdity of his aspirations and set the stage for the humorous escapades that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Algeria -- Fiction
Subject Lion hunting -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 70406
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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