Contes humoristiques - Tome I by Alphonse Allais
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Allais, Alphonse, 1854-1905
French
"Contes humoristiques - Tome I" by Alphonse Allais is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of light-hearted and satirical tales that explore various aspects of human behavior and societal norms, often through the lens of eccentric characters and absurd situations. Through clever wordpla...
the reader to a range of colorful characters and comedic scenarios, starting with Captain Steelcock, who is consumed with thoughts of romance while neglecting his duties aboard the ship Topsy-Turvy. The narrative paints a vivid picture of his romantic escapades, particularly in Saint-Pierre, where he encounters a beautiful Creole woman. Steelcock's naivety is humorously highlighted when he learns that love is not as exclusive as he had hoped. Each story sets a whimsical tone that promises clever observations and delightful humor throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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