Overview
The Works of Alphonse Daudet is a book that includes two of the most famous works of the French author Alphonse Daudet. The first work is Tartarin of Tarascon, a novel that tells the story of a man named Tartarin who lives in the small town of Tarascon in the south of France. Tartarin is a larger-than-life character, known for his exaggerated tales of adventure and bravery. However, when he is challenged to go on a real adventure, he finds himself in over his head.The second work included in this book is Tartarin on the Alps, a sequel to Tartarin of Tarascon. In this novel, Tartarin travels to the Alps, determined to hunt down a mythical creature known as the chamois. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a group of English tourists and a band of Italian brigands.Both novels are full of humor, adventure, and satire, and provide a fascinating glimpse into French culture and society in the late 19th century. The Works of Alphonse Daudet is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or European culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Alphonse Daudet
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 01, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 384 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1432633198
- | ISBN-13: 9781432633196
