| Author |
Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 |
| Translator |
Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908 |
| Title |
Tartarin on the Alps
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Sequel to "Tartarin of Tarascon."
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Tartarin on the Alps" by Alphonse Daudet is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. This work follows the adventures of Tartarin, a larger-than-life character who embodies the spirit of his hometown, Tarascon, known for its imaginative and boastful inhabitants. The story begins with Tartarin's misadventures in the Swiss Alps, highlighting themes of bravado and the clash between reality and fantasy as he engages with fellow tourists and prepares for an ascent. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a fog-shrouded evening at the Rigi-Kulm hotel, where tourists gather for dinner, fixated on the novelty of their surroundings. Among them is Tartarin, a rotund man cloaked in the garb of an Alpinist, who becomes the center of attention due to his unusual attire and exuberant demeanor. While he attempts to fit in and navigate the challenges of dining and engaging with other guests, he is met with a mix of confusion and disdain. The scene unfolds with comedic interactions that set the tone for Tartarin's escapades, while his aspirations to conquer the Alps ignite a humorous exploration of his character and existential musings on fame, identity, and recognition in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Alps -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25768 |
| Release Date |
Jun 12, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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