Title:
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Astérix le Gaulois
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Authors:
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René Goscinny, Author ;
Albert Uderzo, Illustrator
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Material Type:
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printed text
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Publisher:
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Paris (France) : Hachette, 2001
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Series:
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Les aventures d'Astérix le gaulois, num. 1
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ISBN (or other code):
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978-2-01-210133-3
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Interest level:
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Grades 3-8
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Size:
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48 pages / chiefly color illustrations / 30 cm
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General note:
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Originally published in 1961.
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Languages:
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French
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Class number:
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COM (Comic books, graphic novels, fotonovelas, cartoons, caricatures, comic strips)
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Descriptors:
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; Comic books, strips, etc
; Astérix (Fictitious character)
; Gauls
; Celts
; Rome (Empire) -- Fiction
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Abstract:
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In the comic album "Astérix the Gaul" (Astérix le Gaulois), the story introduces us to the iconic Gaulish warrior Astérix and his loyal companion Obélix. Set during the time of Roman occupation, the indomitable Gauls refuse to bow down to their conquerors. When a Roman spy infiltrates their village, Astérix and Obélix embark on a series of humorous and action-packed adventures to protect their people and defy the Roman Empire. Filled with clever wordplay, visual gags, and the Gauls' famous potion that grants them superhuman strength, "Astérix the Gaul" showcases the Gauls' resilience, wit, and unwavering spirit in the face of Roman domination.
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