ISBN: 9781026026021 - tartarin sur les alpes: heath's modern language series (5 résultats)

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Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'Tartarin Sur Les Alpes' is a masterful satirical novel by Alphonse Daudet, serving as the spirited sequel to the celebrated 'Tartarin of Tarascon'. In this installment of the hero's exploits, the boastful yet lovable Tartarin sets out from his sun-drenched home in Provence to conquer the daunting summits of the Swiss Alps. Driven by a desire for glory and a characteristic misunderstanding of the dangers involved, Tartarin encounters a series of humorous misadventures that poke fun at the late nineteenth-century obsession with mountaineering and the burgeoning Swiss tourism industry.Daudet's sharp wit and vibrant characterization bring to life the majestic landscapes of Switzerland, providing a perfect backdrop for Tartarin's grandiose delusions. As the protagonist grapples with perceived perils-ranging from imaginary bandits to the mundane realities of the organized hotel trade-the narrative offers a biting social commentary on heroism and the absurdity of social pretension. 'Tartarin Sur Les Alpes' remains a cornerstone of French humorous literature, valued for its lively prose and enduring protagonist. This work invites readers to explore the fine line between imagination and reality through the lens of one of literature's most memorable comic figures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. "Tartarin Sur Les Alpes" is a masterful satirical novel by Alphonse Daudet, serving as the spirited sequel to the celebrated "Tartarin of Tarascon". In this installment of the hero's exploits, the boastful yet lovable Tartarin sets out from his sun-drenched home in Provence to conquer the daunting summits of the Swiss Alps. Driven by a desire for glory and a characteristic misunderstanding of the dangers involved, Tartarin encounters a series of humorous misadventures that poke fun at the late nineteenth-century obsession with mountaineering and the burgeoning Swiss tourism industry.Daudet's sharp wit and vibrant characterization bring to life the majestic landscapes of Switzerland, providing a perfect backdrop for Tartarin's grandiose delusions. As the protagonist grapples with perceived perils-ranging from imaginary bandits to the mundane realities of the organized hotel trade-the narrative offers a biting social commentary on heroism and the absurdity of social pretension. "Tartarin Sur Les Alpes" remains a cornerstone of French humorous literature, valued for its lively prose and enduring protagonist. This work invites readers to explore the fine line between imagination and reality through the lens of one of literature's most memorable comic figures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…