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. Books alexandre dumas was a french writer and his works have been translated into many languages. Alexandre dumas was born in the town of villerscotterets, in france, on the 24th july, 1802, the son of a general. Alexandre dumas 18021870 the man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas is part of the novel the vicomte of bragelonne. He prolifically wrote under multitude of genres but his forte remained novels and plays. Jan 21, 2020 alexandre dumas best books from the three musketeers to the black tulip books alexandre dumas was a french writer and his works have been translated into many languages. He was one of the earliest authors to fully use the possibilities provided by the serial novel that kept readers gripped as the story unfolded. The three musketeers by alexandre dumas free at loyal books. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, the three musketeers by alexandre dumas, twenty years after by alexandre dumas. 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. Alexandre dumas audio books, best sellers, author bio. When author dumass father was enlisted in the army of napoleon, he took the last name dumas and was also called with the nickname black devil. Alexandre dumas dumas, alexandre, 18021870 the online. As newspapers were publishing many serial novels, in 1838, dumas rewrote one of his plays as his first serial novel, le.
Whoever hesitates for a second perhaps allows the bait to escape which during that exact second. Alexandre dumas was one of the most popular french authors of the 19th century. Alexandre dumas 1802 1870, also known as alexandre dumas, pere, was a french writer, best known for his historical novels of high adventure. He had two older sisters, mariealexandrine born 1794 and louisealexandrine born 1796, died 1797. The popularity of the novels penned by dumas made him a household name in europe back then. Here you can find the best of this of alexandre dumass historical novels, essays, plays, and travel books. Alexandre dumas, who lived a life as dramatic as any depicted in his more than three hundred volumes of plays, novels, travel books, and memoirs, was born on july 24, 1802, in the town of villerscotterets, some fifty miles from paris. Here are some of his famous books, collated from several. Alexandre dumas dumas, alexandre, 18021870 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article dumas, alexandre, 18021870. Alexandre dumas 18021870 lived a life as romantic as that depicted in his famous novels. Here you can find the best of this of alexandre dumas s historical novels, essays, plays, and travel books. Queen margot miramax book by alexandre dumas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Below is a list of alexandre dumas books in order of when they were originally published and in. Alexandre dumas dumas, alexandre, 18241895 dumas, alexandre, 18241895. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas loyal books. The count of monte cristo alexandre dumas all you can books. Alexandre dumas was and still remembered as one of the most read french authors to date. Alexandre dumas began writing at an early age and saw his first success in a play he wrote entitled henri iii et sa cour 1829.
Genius of life is the result of a lifetime devoted to the study of the french writer. Alexandre dumas biography and list of works alexandre dumas books. Alexandre dumas, also known as alexandre dumas, pere, was a french writer. Alexandre dumas was a celebrated nineteenth century french author, deemed one of the most widely read french writers to date. His family adopted the last name from dumass enslaved grandmother named mariecasette dumas. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. The 3 musketeers is one of the best books i have read. Discover librarianselected research resources on alexandre dumas pere from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. The count of monte cristo alexandre dumas audiobook. When author dumas s father was enlisted in the army of napoleon, he took the last name dumas and was also called with the nickname black devil. Alexandre dumas career as a playwright began in 1829 with the play henry iii and his courts. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Ten years later were originally published as serials. Alexandre dumas, pere, one of the most prolific and most popular french authors of the 19th century.
Alexandre dumas books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. One of the most widely read french authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, alexandre dumas 18021870 wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous three musketeers trilogy, the count of monte cristo, and the man in the iron mask. Without ever attaining indisputable literary merit, dumas succeeded in gaining a great reputation first as a dramatist and then as a historical novelist, especially for such works as the count. It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumass most popular work. As recently as 2008, an unfinished manuscript of dumas was completed and published, which was the last cavalier. Im an unemployed college student that picked up the book and couldnt put it down.
Alexandre dumas was such an incredible force that he went on to publish over 200 books with a handful of associates. It is by his courage, please observe, by his courage alone, that a gentleman can make his way nowadays. The story takes place in france, italy, and islands in the. List of books and articles about alexandre dumas pere online. His works have been translated into nearly 100 languages, and he is one of the most widely read french authors. Thousands of free ebooks of classic literature for kindle, tablet, online browser or smart phone. Alexandre dumass life was more colourful than that of some of his swashbuckling fictional heroes. Dumas original books of high adventure such as the three musketeers, the man in the iron mask, and the count of monte.
His family adopted the last name from dumas s enslaved grandmother named mariecasette dumas. Alexandre dumas was and still continues to be one of the most read french authors to date. His adventure novels have managed to entertain readers of all ages from all over the world and form a critical part of french literature at its best. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages. The story takes place in france, italy, islands in the mediterranean and the levant during the historical events of 18151838 from just before the. Top 10 books by alexandre dumas best book recommendations.
Order of alexandre dumas books alexandre dumas, pere 18021870 was a french author of historical fiction and adventure novels, in addition to being a playwright. Translated into nearly 100 languages, these have made him one of the most widely read french authors in history. Alexandre dumas is a celebrated french author best known for his historical adventure novels, including the three musketeers and the count of monte cristo. 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. He is best known for his novels the three musketeers, the count of monte cristo, the man in the iron mask and many others. Alexandre dumas s most popular book is the count of monte cristo. Alexandre dumas best books from the three musketeers to.
His father was a general and war hero of haitian and noble descent. Alexandre dumas books list of books by author alexandre dumas. Alexandre dumas s life was more colourful than that of some of his swashbuckling fictional heroes. His works have been translated into many languages, and he is one of the most widely. Written by alexandre dumas, the book was a bestseller during the time of its publication and it remains so even today. Alexandre dumas dumas, alexandre, 18241895 the online. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, the three musketeers by alexandre dumas, twenty years after. It is also the last of the dartagnan stories written by dumas and the three musketeers are the real heroes of the story, though the title is given to the man in the iron mask. Books by alexandre dumas author of the count of monte cristo. Alexandre dumas books biography and list of works author. Alexandre dumas books list of books by author alexandre. Alexandre dumas books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.