Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas was a French writer born on July 24, 1802, known for his captivating storytelling and adventurous plots. He is best remembered for his historical novels, including the timeless classics "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." Dumas's rich heritage, being the son of a French nobleman and a Haitian slave, deeply influenced his perspective and writing style, allowing him to weave themes of honor, betrayal, and friendship through his narratives. His works are celebrated not only for their thrilling plots but also for their exploration of human emotions and relationships.
Throughout his prolific career, Dumas wrote plays, novels, and essays, leaving an indelible mark on literature. His ability to create dynamic characters and vibrant settings continues to inspire readers and adaptations in various media. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find yourself swept away by the drama and excitement that characterize his storytelling. Dive into the world of Dumas and experience the adventures that have captivated audiences for generations!
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 3: Nisida
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Alexandre Dumas
This story details the many crimes (attempted rape, assault, filicide, etc.) surrounding a significant historical confrontation between a fi…
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 5: Part 2: La Constantin
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Alexandre Dumas
Dumas chronicles the court intrigues that led to the execution of Marie La Roux Constantin. La dame Constantin was known by French nobility …
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Karl-Ludwig Sand (version 2)
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Alexandre Dumas
This is the fourth volume of Alexandre Dumas' studies of celebrated crimes and their perpetrators. This volume is concerned with the story o…
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 3: Martin Guerre
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Alexandre Dumas
Martin Guerre was a French peasant that, during a long absence, was famously impersonated in the 16th century. Although the real Martin Guer…
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 3: Mary Stuart (version 2)
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Alexandre Dumas
The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of …
Les Mohicans de Paris
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Ce roman, le plus long d’Alexandre Dumas avec sa suite Salvator, se situe durant la monarchie de Juillet, entre 1827 et 1830. Il paraî…
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8: Part 3: The Marquise de Ganges
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The assassination of Diane de Joannis de Chateaublanc (the Marquise de Ganges) is a fitting tale to conclude Dumas’ celebrated crimes series…
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Karl-Ludwig Sand
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This is the fourth volume of Alexandre Dumas' studies of celebrated crimes and their perpetrators. This volume is concerned with the story o…
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7: Part 3: Murat
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Amidst the political winds from Napoleon’s downfall, this tale turns our attention to the flight of a former French marshal and King of Napl…
The Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 2: The Mesmerist's Victim
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Alexandre Dumas
This 2nd volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances continues the intrigues of "Balsamo, The Magician" and adds to them the schemes o…
Le Speronare
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« [...] Ce fut ainsi que la terre de Sicile fut délivrée du dernier Français, et cela se passa l’an de grâc…
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8: Part 2: Vaninka
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The story of Vaninka, generally regarded as the most fictionalized of Dumas’ Celebrated Crimes series, occurs during the short and eccentric…
Mademoiselle De Belle Isle
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"The refined and fashionable audiences who... used to applaud the play of Mademoiselle de Belle Isle… would, in all probability, have o…
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 5: Derues, La Constantin
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Dumas, with the assistance of several friends, compiled Celebrated Crimes, an eight-volume collection of essays on famous criminals and crim…
Taking the Bastile
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Pitou lost his mother when he was small. He was raised by a stern aunt who did not really love him. He starts knowing the world by going to …
The Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 3: The Queen's Necklace (Version 2)
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This 3rd volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins a decade after the close of "The Mesmerist’s Victim” and is based on a real sca…
The Princess of Bagdad
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Is it really a woman of your superiority who speaks of the proprieties of society? Are not women like you above all that? Was I to come deli…
Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol 4: Taking the Bastile
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Alexandre Dumas
This 4th volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins several years after the close of "The Queen’s Necklace.” It describes the event…
Jeanne de Naples
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Quelle richesse de documentation dans cette œuvre de jeunesse d’Alexandre Dumas ! Rien d’étonnant qu’il ait ensuite rédig&eac…
Une fille du régent
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Publié en 1844 et écrit en collaboration avec Auguste Maquet, ce roman nous reporte à l’année 1719 et au r&egrav…