| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Title |
Le capitaine Pamphile
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Pamphile
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com
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| Summary |
"Le capitaine Pamphile" by Alexandre Dumas is a novel written in the early 19th century. This whimsical and satirical tale merges comedic and adventure elements, with a central character named Captain Pamphile, who embarks on a series of lighthearted yet perilous encounters during his sea expeditions. The story not only provides entertaining narratives but also offers social commentary reflective of its time. The opening of the novel introduces us to the author and central characters, highlighting a humorous incident involving a tortoise in a Parisian shop. The narrator's compassionate act towards the creature contrasts with the imminent demise of an Englishman, foreshadowing the intertwining of human and animal fates throughout the story. As the narrator takes the tortoise home, we glimpse his interactions with Joseph, his servant, who humorously contemplates the resilience of the tortoise. This light-hearted introduction sets the tone for the adventures of Captain Pamphile and the colorful cast of characters that populate the narrative, suggesting a blend of absurdity and charm that invites readers into a unique literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Ship captains -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Menageries -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18697 |
| Release Date |
Jun 26, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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