Maurin des Maures

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Maurin des Maures" by Jean Aicard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the character Maurin, a charismatic and legendary braconnier (poacher) in Provence, known not only for his prowess in hunting but also for his charming escapades and interactions with the local populace. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Maures mountains, the novel explores themes of camaraderie, humor, and the complexities of rural life. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist, Maurin, who arrives at an auberge (inn) amidst a group of locals including gendarmes and bûcherons (lumberjacks). His presence immediately commands attention due to his reputation as both a skilled hunter and a storyteller, drawing the camaraderie of his fellow patrons and inciting the jealousy of the gendarmes present. As the scene unfolds, Maurin engages in light-hearted banter, demonstrates a sharp wit, and hints at his reputation as the "don Juan of the woods," raising curiosity about his adventures. This mixture of humor and tension sets the tone for the novel, promising an entertaining exploration of Maurin's escapades in his idyllic yet precarious rural environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurin_des_Maures

Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2018-01-18