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Astérix chez les Helvètes

Astérix chez les Helvètes

ComicsGraphic Novels
Pages
48
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

When a Roman official is poisoned by a corrupt governor, Asterix and Obelix must race to Helvetia to find a rare silver star flower for the antidote. They face mountain climbs, fondue parties, and the legendary cleanliness of the Swiss while trying to outrun Roman soldiers. It is a classic adventure that pits Gaulish wit against the rigid bureaucracy of the Empire.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedAdventurousSatirical
QuestRoad TripFish Out of WaterFound Family

Genres

Comics Graphic Novels Historical Fiction Mythology Children's Books History

Authors

A
Albert Uderzo

Albert Uderzo was a French comic illustrator and writer. He created the Astérix comic book series with René Goscinny. Photo Attribution: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

R
René Goscinny

René Goscinny was a French comic editor and writer, who created the Astérix comic book series with illustrator Albert Uderzo.

Characters

All characters in Astérix chez les Helvètes

Frequently asked questions

  • Did a real-world political figure influence the creation of this book?

    The destination for this adventure was suggested to the authors by Georges Pompidou, who was the Prime Minister of France at the time and later became President.

  • Does this story connect to other works of art or cinema?

    The scenes depicting Roman orgies in this volume were heavily inspired by the film Satyricon directed by Federico Fellini.