Port-Tarascon is a novel written by French author Alphonse Daudet. It is a continuation of his previous work, Tartarin de Tarascon, and follows the adventures of the protagonist Tartarin as he travels to the fictional Mediterranean port town of Port-Tarascon. The book is a satirical commentary on French colonialism and imperialism, as Tartarin attempts to establish a French colony in Port-Tarascon with comical results.In addition to the novel, the book also includes a collection of Daudet's essays and sketches titled " ...
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Port-Tarascon is a novel written by French author Alphonse Daudet. It is a continuation of his previous work, Tartarin de Tarascon, and follows the adventures of the protagonist Tartarin as he travels to the fictional Mediterranean port town of Port-Tarascon. The book is a satirical commentary on French colonialism and imperialism, as Tartarin attempts to establish a French colony in Port-Tarascon with comical results.In addition to the novel, the book also includes a collection of Daudet's essays and sketches titled ""Studies and Landscapes."" These pieces offer a glimpse into Daudet's personal life and experiences, as well as his observations on society and culture.Overall, Port-Tarascon is a humorous and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on French literature and society in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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