Asterix In Corsica 20 published by Orion Publishing in 2005 takes the readers to Corsica as our heroes chase another adventure
Synopsis
This Vol. 20 of the Asterix Series is set in 50 BC circa to Corsica. The atmosphere is of vendetta, vengeance fuelled by misplaced, fierce sense of honour and pride. The setting is of intrigue, resistance, fighting, and planning. Our hero Asterix and his bosom friend Obelix have a chance meeting with Bonneywasawarriorwayayix. He is the Corsican Chieftain and their ally, erstwhile a prisoner of Roman Statesman Julius Caesar. They join forces against the diabolical and deceitful plans of highly corrupt Praetor Perfidius. The readers can never have enough of the humorous and witty dialogues and banter complete with the funny episodes, the signature of these books. This book being a classic never disappoints. Comical elements though aplenty are in reality loaded with subtle nuances and innuendoes.
About the Author
Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo are famed duo known as the creators of the much-loved Gaelic characters with a fan following spanning the globe. The name Asterix and Obelix are easily recognized everywhere. Language is no barrier all thanks to Derek Hockridge and Anthea Bell translators since first of the Asterix books came out. They have transformed these fantastic books into an eternal flame.
