The reading club "Reading with Gogol" invites you to discuss the adventures of Tartarin - the hero of Alphonse Daudet, where bravado coexists with dreams and self-irony. The open club "Reading with Gogol" is a place where the book becomes an opportunity for conversation about ourselves. This time, the focus is on Alphonse Daudet and "The Extraordinary Adventures of Tartarin of Tarascon" - a story about a man whose external bravado hides vulnerability and dreaminess. The hero's story is both funny and touching, inviting comparisons between his impulses and our own expectations from life. Participants of the meeting will explore how Daudet ironizes over the hero and how he empathizes with him, how the rhythm of phrases and everyday details create a recognizable image of the novel. They will also recall the "geography" of Tartarin - from Tarascon to exotic routes. Additionally, there will be a blitz on key episodes, reading aloud, and mini-debates. The meeting will be led by the staff of the Gogol House - Daniil Ryasov and Svetlana Panchenko. Where to go in Moscow, knows KudaGo.