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The Adventures of M. D’Haricot

The Adventures of M. D’Haricot

The Adventures of M. D'Haricot

J. Storer Clouston / JStorer Clouston

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781434406637
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This humorous novel follows the misadventures of M. D’Haricot, a Frenchman who finds himself in a series of absurd and comical situations while traveling through England. With its witty dialogue and farcical scenarios, the story is a lighthearted satire of both British and French cultures, filled with mistaken identities, eccentric characters, and playful social commentary.Joseph Storer Clouston (1870-1944) was an Orcadian author and historian.

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