The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by William John Locke
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"The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol" by William John Locke is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the charming and roguish character Aristide Pujol, whose life is a series of whimsical escapades filled with vivid interactions and humorous situations. The narrative seems to celebrate the joy of living through Pujol's encounters, emphasizing his delightful personality and spontaneous approach to life. At the start of the story, we meet
Aristide during an eventful journey through Aigues-Mortes, where an accident involving a car leads to a confrontation with a local crowd. Just as tensions rise, Aristide is saved by a charismatic stranger who expertly diffuses the situation. This introduction sets the stage for Aristide’s adventurous spirit, as he quickly forms a bond with this mysterious benefactor, leading to unexpected twists. Soon after, Aristide reveals his complicated romantic entanglements when he announces his impending marriage to an unlikely bride, Mme. Gougasse, showcasing Locke's ability to weave humor and social commentary into the narrative. The story opens up to a world full of enchanting characters, underscored by themes of love, fortune, and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Locke, William John, 1863-1930 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ball, Alec |
| LoC No. | 12022809 |
| Title | The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26154 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26154-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2241 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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