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Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator

Album 4
By Rene Goscinny
Series: Asterix
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Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator follows the adventures of Asterix and his friends as they embark on a mission to rescue their comrade, Cacofonix the bard, who has been captured by the Romans. The story takes them to Rome, where Asterix and Obelix must blend into the world of gladiatorial games to save their friend. Filled with humour and clever encounters, the tale highlights their cunning and bravery in the face of Roman might.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this adventurous tale if you love captivating stories filled with humour and wit, set in the time of Roman gladiators. This children's book, crafted by René Goscinny, offers a delightful blend of history and humour, making it perfect for young readers and those young at heart who appreciate classic comic storytelling.

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Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator

When Cacofonix the bard is taken to Rome as a present for Julius Caesar, Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue him, sailing with master salesman Ekonomikrisis, the Phoenician merchant. How do our Gaulish friends come to end up training as gladiators The next Games in the Circus Maximus are not quite what Caesar and the Roman public expect...

Asterix is the highest-selling book series in the world. Worldwide sales now exceed 320,000,000, outstripping even J K Rowling. Asterix has been translated into 107 languages and dialects. 11,000 web sites devoted to Asterix. Combined UK sales of the last 5 books - 2.2 million copies.

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Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders.

Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator is the fourth book in the series. The Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar, who plans to throw him to the lions. To infiltrate the Circus Maximus and rescue their bard, Asterix and Obelix must become gladiators.

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Asterix The Gladiator by Rene Goscinny is praised for its exceptional artistry and clever wordplay, delivering a rich tapestry of satire and historical references. It's celebrated as a pinnacle of literary achievement, capturing the essence of human experience and proving its timeless appeal across various languages, with its English translations particularly admired.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780752866109

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Illustration: 48

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
  • Illustrated by Albert Uderzo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 442g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, and spent most of his childhood in Argentina, before eventually moving to Paris in 1951. He died in 1977. Albert Uderzo was born in 1927 in a small village in Marne, France. He met Rene Goscinny in 1951 and on 29 October 1959 their most famous creation, Asterix, made his first appearance on page 20 of Pilote. Asterix the Gaul, their first album, was published in 1961 and there have now been 33 Asterix albums. Albert Uderzo was born in 1927 in a small village in Marne, France. He met Rene Goscinny in 1951 and on 29 October 1959 their most famous creation, Asterix, made his first appearance on page 20 of Pilote. Asterix the Gaul, their first album, was published in 1961 and there have now been 33 Asterix albums.

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