"The Tartarin of Tarascon" by Alphonse Daudet is a humorous novel that tells about the adventures of an inventive and fantastic inhabitant of the French town of Tarascon. The main character, Tartaren, considers himself a great hunter, although in reality his "hunting" abilities and travels are just a fantasy. He imagines hunting animals that have never actually been found in his region. Due to insulting comments from his friends, Tartaren decides to go on a real hunting expedition, which leads to a series of comical and unexpected events. The book is characterized by bright images, sharp humor and philosophical undertones, which makes it interesting and exciting for readers of any age.