This copy was especially edited and abridged for the golden picture classics by marjorie mattern and illustrated by hamilton greene. Alexandre dumas is one of the well known and celebrated authors who is best known for his successful novels based on the historical adventure, fiction, and romance genres. The three musketeers by alexandre dumas is the authors best known novel. His eventual friendship with the preeminent musketeers of the age athos, porthos, and aramis ensnares him in plots of intrigue, romance, and a daring rescue.
The three musketeers by alexandre dumas, first edition. Alexandre dumas 1802 1870, translated by william robson 1785 1863 the three musketeers les trois mousquetaires is a novel by alexandre dumas, pere. He is best known for his novels the three musketeers, the count of monte cristo, the man in the iron mask and many others. Dumas transforms minor historical figures into larger thanlife characters. When dumas wrote the three musketeers in 1844 he upped shakespeares ante. I have read the count of montecristo, which is also a great book, and at first thought the 3 musketeers would be a childish tale, but it turned out to be a great writing style that dumas uses to take create four characters that i now love. Light general wear with color fading to the covers and cover spine, name in pencil on inside page, pages are in. Alexandre dumass most famous tale and possibly the most f. The three musketeers penguin classics alexandre dumas, richard pevear. First published in 1844, alexandre dumass swashbuckling epic chronicles the.
His works have been translated into many languages, and he is one of the most widely read french authors. On the first monday of the month of april, 1626, the markettown of meung, in which the author of the romance of the rose was born. Alexandre dumass the three musketeers remains the epitome of swashbuckling adventure for nearly two centuries after its initial publication. He gained a great reputation first as a dramatist and then as a historical novelist, especially for such works as the count of monte cristo and the three musketeers. The most famous of dumass works, the three musketeers is a masterful adventure romp packed with humour, satire, love, and derringdo. A young gascon named dartagnan comes to paris to seek his fortune. The three musketeers is a novel written by alexander dumas about the adventures of a young man named dartagnan after he leaves his home to join the musketeers of the guard. The three musketeers by alexandre dumas pan macmillan. We read the three musketeers to experience a sense of romance and for the sheer excitement of the story, reflected clifton fadiman. Free download or read online the three musketeers pdf epub book. The three musketeers by alexandre dumas, paperback barnes. It was published as a serial from march to july 1844. Alejandro dumas vida y obras first spanish website about alexandre dumas and his works.
The three musketeers is a marvelous journey and should be appreciated foremost for its engaging story. Alexandre dumass the three musketeers is a gripping adventure story of daring sword. Author dumas s writing reached great heights with the success of his novels, the three musketeers and the count of monte cristo. The three musketeers paperback august 22, 2019 by alexandre dumas author. The three musketeers, novel by alexandre dumas pere, published in french as les trois mousquetaires in 1844. Alexandre dumas best books from the three musketeers to. It is in the swashbuckler genre, which has heroic, chivalrous swordsmen who fight for justice.
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The three musketeers is novel based on history and adventure by alexandre dumas. It was published in serial form in the french magazine, le siecle over the course of 5 months. Alexandre dumas s most famous tale and possibly the most famous historical novel of all time in a handsome hardcover volume. One of the preeminent novels by french writer alexandre dumas, this swashbuckling tale follows a group of honorable 17thcentury swordsmen who must. The story was originally serialized between march and july of 1844 in le siecle magazine. The three musketeers cliffsnotes study guides book. Some of his most famous works include the count of monte cristo and the three musketeers. Alexandre dumas, pere 18021870 was a french author of historical fiction and adventure novels, in addition to being a playwright. The three musketeers by alexandre dumas free at loyal books. Apr 06, 2017 the three musketeers by alexandre dumas about the book. The novels current publisher is bantam books, new york. Apr 12, 2019 alexandre dumas is a celebrated french author best known for his historical adventure novels, including the three musketeers and the count of monte cristo. For the first time in english in over a century, a new translation of the forgotten sequel to dumass the three musketeers, continuing the dramatic tale of cardinal richelieu and his implacable enemies.
The authors moldbreaking use of short paragraphs and abundant dialogue provided a template for the modern pageturner. This is a nice, old, undated, circa 1900 or so, hardcover book titled. Shortly thereafter he wrote a sequel, twenty years after, that resumed the adventures of his swashbuckling heroes. One of the preeminent novels by french writer alexandre dumas, this swashbuckling tale follows a group of honorable 17thcentury swordsmen who must contend with powerful adversaries scheming against the queen. Vintage c1900 book the three musketeers or guardsmen by. The three musketeers free summary by alexandre dumas. Dec 05, 2012 the three musketeers by alexandre dumas is the authors best known novel. Free ebook and pdf of the three musketeers by alexandre dumas. The three musketeers is a historical adventure novel written in 1844 by french author alexandre dumas. A historical romance, it relates the adventures of four fictional swashbuckling heroes who lived under the french kings louis xiii and louis xiv. The catalogue alone of the books we read with this object would fill a. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are dartagnan, athos.
The modern library collection childrens classics 5book bundle. A worthy addition to any bookshelf, dumas s timeless drama constitutes a mustread for fans of historical adventure fiction. His novels have been adapted since the early twentieth century into nearly 200 films. The 3 musketeers is one of the best books i have read.
Though dumas was accused of playing fast and loose with history, he actually brought it thrillingly alive. Set in 16251628, it recounts the adventures of a young man named dartagnan after he leaves home to travel to paris, to join the musketeers of the guard. The first edition of the novel was published in 1844, and was written by alexandre dumas. The three musketeers recounts the adventures of a young man named dartagnan after he leaves home to travel to paris, to join the musketeers of the guard. The three musketeers is a 1939 musical comedy film adaptation of alexandre dumas s 1844 novel the three musketeers directed by alan dwan and starring don ameche as dartagnan, with the ritz brothers as his cowardly helpers. An introduction to and summary of the novel the three musketeers by alexandre dumas.
The musketeers accompany the cardinal and listen through a broken stovepipe to the conversation. Alexandre dumas, also known as alexandre dumas pere, was a french writer. These novels were initially published in the form of serials, but when they were published as novels, they made alexandre a household name all over france. The character was based on a real person who had served as a captain of the musketeers under louis xiv, but dumass account of this young, impressionable, swashbuckling hero must be regarded as primarily. The book three musketeers is considered as one of the most wellloved tales to come from the pen of dumas. The three musketeers les trois mousquetaires is a novel by alexandre dumas, pere. It recounts the adventures of a young man named dartagnan after he leaves home to become a guard of the musketeers. The three musketeers, the first book of the dartagnan trilogy, with twenty. Alexandre dumas in early adulthood, he took work as a clerk, met the renowned actor talma, and began to write short pieces for the theatre. Set in the 17th century, it recounts the adventures of a young man named dartagnan after he leaves home to travel to paris, to join the musketeers of the guard. Light general wear with color fading to the covers and cover spine, name in pencil on inside page, pages are in nice shape. The three musketeers by alexandre dumas, first edition abebooks.
Many of his historical novels of high adventure were originally published as serials, including the count of monte cristo, the three musketeers, twenty years after, and the vicomte of bragelonne. The techniques dumas employed to such success in 1840 particularly his mastery of the form of the romancestill work today. The three musketeers, alexandre dumas book summary. It was published in 1844 before the 1848 revolution in france the author usually write about various injustices, abuses and illogicalities of ancient period, giving the novel a political appearance during the period france republicans and monarchists debate is still intense. Dumas later turned his hand to novelwriting, and penned such classics as the count of monte cristo and the three musketeers. Dumas s most popular novel has long been a favorite with children, and its swashbuckling heroes are well known from many a film and tv adaptation. Alexandre dumas thrilling tale of bravery, brotherhood and the triumph of good. Alexandre dumas 18021870 was a famous french writer. The three musketeers is a historical adventure novel written in by french author alexandre dumas. Dec 05, 2014 the three musketeers is a novel by alexandre dumas. Apr, 2016 the count of monte cristo full audiobook by alexandre dumas greatest audiobooks part 1 v3 duration.
The three musketeers by alexandre dumas penguin books australia. It recounts the adventures of a young man named dartagnan after he leaves home to become a musketeer. The musketeers accompany the cardinal and listen through a. Ten years later, which first appeared in serial form between. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 3. Pdf the three musketeers book by alexandre dumas free. Les trois mousquetaires is a historical adventure novel written in 1844 by french author alexandre dumas. The three musketeers is a novel by alexandre dumas. This offering is a comic book like copy of the three musketeers, originally written by alexandre dumas. Written by alexandre dumas, the book was a bestseller during the time of its publication and it remains so even today. In 1844, alexandre dumas published the three musketeers, a novel so famous and still so popular today that it scarcely needs introduction. Set in 17thcentury france, this tale of the adventures of dartagnan and the three musketeers is the finest example of its authors brilliantly inventive storytelling genius.
The three musketeers or the three guardsmen by alexandre dumas. This swashbuckling epic of chivalry, honor, and derringdo, set in france during the 1620s, is richly populated with romantic heroes, unattainable heroines, kings, queens, cavaliers, and criminals in a whirl of adventure, espionage. The three musketeers by alexandre dumas audiobook part. He soon finds himself fighting alongside three heroic comradesathos, porthos, and aramiswho seek to uphold the honor of the king by foiling the wicked plots of cardinal. Alexandre dumas was a french playwright, historian and prolific novelist, penning a string of successful books including the three musketeers. The three musketeers by alexandre dumas free ebook. Collecting the three musketeers by dumas, alexandre. The classic adventure from the author of the count of monte cristo and the man in the iron mask. Eventually winning the trust and admiration of the formidable trio of fighters, dartagnan joins them in their quest to thwart the plans of the sinister. Im an unemployed college student that picked up the book and couldnt put it down. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas animated book summary duration.
The story was originally serialized between march and july of 1844 in. Alexandre dumas books biography and list of works author. First published in 1844, alexandre dumass swashbuckling epic chronicles the adventures of dartagnan, a gallant young nobleman who journeys to paris in 1625 hoping to join the ranks of musketeers guarding louis xiii. Visit the site to download free ebooks of classic literature, books and novels. Later, toward the end of his career, dumas wrote the red sphinx, another direct sequel to the three musketeers that begins not 20 years later. The most famous of dumas s works, the three musketeers is a masterful adventure romp packed with humour, satire, love, and derringdo. Aug 22, 2019 set in early 17th century france, the three musketeers chronicles the adventures of a young man named dartagnan and his quest to join king louis xiiis elite musketeers of the guard. A major new translation of one of the most enduring works of literature, from the award winning, bestselling cotranslator of anna kareninawith a spectacular, specially illustrated cover the three musketeers is the most famous of alexandre dumas s historical novels and one of the most popular adventure stories ever written. Alexandre dumas, pere, one of the most prolific and most popular french authors of the 19th century.
Meanwhile, the three musketeers are enjoying their leisure time, drinking and joking, and, by chance, they meet the cardinal, who is going to a meeting with milady, who is staying at the inn which the musketeers just left. Determined to join the royal guard, young dartagnan leaves his country home and travels to paris, where he unintentionally angers aramis, athos, and porthos, the esteemed three musketeers. Written by alexandre dumas, the book was a bestseller during the time of. The story tells a beautiful picture of parisian society and the dangers hidden within. First published in 1844, alexandre dumas s swashbuckling epic chronicles the adventures of dartagnan, a gallant young nobleman who journeys to paris in 1625 hoping to join the ranks of musketeers guarding louis xiii. The story revolves around three musketeers as they are charged with protecting the royalty from all dangers. As clifton fadiman reflected, we read the three musketeers to experience a sense of. His work has been adapted into over 200 films and has been translated into over 100 languages.
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