Les aventures de M. Colin-Tampon by Jules Girardin

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Author Girardin, Jules, 1832-1888
Title Les aventures de M. Colin-Tampon
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Note Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Les aventures de M. Colin-Tampon" by Jules Girardin is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the misadventures of M. Colin-Tampon, a middle-aged man who, after achieving wealth through an invention, decides to try his hand at hunting, leading to a series of comical mishaps. The book explores themes of ambition, folly, and the contrast between the idealized notions of nature and the reality of rural life. In the story, M. Colin-Tampon embarks on a hunting trip equipped with enthusiasm and a new hunting outfit, confident in his unexpected role as a hunter. However, his inexperience becomes evident as he mistakes a wild hare for a cleverly placed skin and misunderstands various situations, culminating in a suspenseful encounter with a live bear. Meanwhile, his faithful dog Azor adds to the comedy with his reactions. The narrative features a series of slapstick events as Colin-Tampon navigates misunderstandings and the unpredictable nature of hunting, ultimately showcasing his naïveté and the absurdity of his aspirations. As he returns home, proud yet oblivious to the ridiculousness of his day, the reader is treated to a lighthearted satire of human ambition and the often humorous gap between expectation and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Hunting stories
Subject Children's stories, French
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EBook-No. 15593
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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