Voyages abracadabrants du gros Philéas by Olga de Pitray
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| Author | Pitray, Olga de, 1835-1920? |
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| Illustrator | La Fargue, Ambroisine Laure Gabrielle de |
| Title | Voyages abracadabrants du gros Philéas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Voyages abracadabrants du gros Philéas" by Olga de Pitray is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Philéas Saindoux, an amusingly naive and extravagant character, as he recounts his whimsical adventures and misadventures during his travels. The tone is light-hearted and filled with absurdity, reflecting the playful nature of the protagonist's experiences. The opening of the book introduces Philéas Saindoux, who is eager to share his extraordinary tales from various journeys. It begins with a charming correspondence that hints at the fantastic nature of his adventures, as he playfully acknowledges the likely incredulity of his audience. We are also introduced to the comedic dynamic between Philéas and the other characters, particularly during a musical contest between two rival singers, Canonet and Rossignol. Philéas, as a loyal supporter of Canonet, comically becomes involved in the chaos that ensues when Canonet struggles to sing due to a loss of voice, showcasing the author's use of humor and satire to convey the themes of rivalry and performance while setting the stage for Philéas's further exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15823 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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