Tartarin de Tarascon

24.06.2011

Tartarin is a novel written by Alphonse Daudet in 1872.

This book recounts the humorous adventures of comic Tartarin, head hunters capsTarascon. Colorful character, he hosted the salons of the bourgeoisie of the city by telling, with a verve all Provencal hunts lions ... imaginary.

Driven by the city, following a final boasting, from Africa to hunt a real lion, the hero goesthrough a bit naive adventures bleak. His list of conquests come down to an old lion, blind and tame.

Tartarin even marry some time African jails. Cheated, mocked, bruised and could reachthe depths of his dignity, yet Tartarin reaches back to Tarascon, and a final mistake itwill be carried in triumph by his companions.

source : net-provence.com