Set during the opulent reign of Louis XIV, this romance unfolds against a richly detailed historical backdrop. The narrative captures the complexities of love and courtly intrigue, exploring the lives of its characters as they navigate the lavish yet treacherous world of 17th-century France. This high-quality reprint preserves the essence of the original 1897 edition, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era filled with passion and political maneuvering.
Auguste Maquet Libros
Auguste Maquet fue un autor francés reconocido como el principal colaborador de Alexandre Dumas, père. Su meticulosa investigación histórica y construcción narrativa proporcionaron el andamiaje fundamental para las obras icónicas de Dumas. La dedicación de Maquet a la precisión fáctica y a las tramas intrincadas permitió a Dumas sobresalir en la creación de personajes vívidos y diálogos cautivadores. Esta asociación simbiótica dio lugar a historias perdurables celebradas por su profundidad y alcance imaginativo.







The Count of Monte Cristo
- 1276 páginas
- 45 horas de lectura
This beautiful clothbound edition of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel tells the story of Edmond Dantes, wrongfully imprisoned in the Château d'If. He discovers a hidden treasure on the Isle of Monte Cristo and seeks revenge on those who betrayed him. Inspired by a true story, it explores themes of adventure and retribution.
"Saint Bartholomew's Day 1572. Paris is awash with the blood of Huguenots slaughtered by order of Charles IX. Or perhaps of Catherine de Medicis, one of history's greatest monsters? Or the ambitious Duke de Guise? Or the Duke d'Anjou, soon to be the reluctant King of Poland? It takes an iron nerve and a cool head to survive. Young Henry of Navarre has both in abundance, but he has more: he has his Queen, the beautiful, cultured Margot who stakes all on love and remains defiant in defeat."--Cover
Los tres mosqueteros
- 387 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
Durante el reinado de Louis XIII, D'Artagnan, un gascón valiente y astuto, se une a los mosqueteros Athos, Porthos y Aramis. Juntos ponen su coraje y lealtad al servicio de la reina Ana de Austria -víctima de una conspiración a causa de unas joyas prestadas- y sortean todas las trampas que el cardenal Richelieu les tiende. El director de cine George Sidney contó con Gene Kelly para la versión más lograda de sus hazañas.
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Alexandre Dumas, père (French for "father", akin to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (1802-1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including The Count of Monte Cristo (1845), The Three Musketeers (1844), and The Man in the Iron Mask (1848) were serialized, and he also wrote plays and magazine articles and was a prolific correspondent. Though best known now as a novelist, He earned his first fame as a dramatist. His Henri III et sa Cour (1829) was the first of the great Romantic historical dramas produced on the Paris stage, preceding Victor Hugo's more famous Hernani (1830). He was also a wellknown travel writer, writing such books as From Paris to Cadiz (1847), and Travel Impressions: In Russia (1860). His other works include Twenty Years After (1845), The Two Dianas (1846), Queen Margot (1845), The Black Tulip (1850), The Wolf-Leader (1857), and The Knight of Sainte-Hermine (1869).
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series, aimed at reviving public domain literature in print. TREDITION supports non-profit literary projects and donates a portion of sales to these initiatives. By reading this book, you help preserve significant works of world literature.
Twenty Years After
- 480 páginas
- 17 horas de lectura
A new translation of Dumas’s rousing sequel to The Three Musketeers, picking up twenty years after the conclusion of that classic novel and continuing the adventures of the valiant d’Artagnan and his three loyal friends. When Twenty Years After opens it is 1648: the Red Sphinx, Cardinal Richelieu, is dead, France is ruled by a regency in the grip of civil war, and across the English Channel the monarchy of King Charles I hangs by a thread. As d’Artagnan will find, these are problems that can’t be solved with a sword thrust. In Twenty Years After, the musketeers confront maturity and face its greatest challenge: sometimes, you fail. It’s in how the four comrades respond to failure, and rise above it, that we begin to see the true characters of Dumas’s great heroes. A true literary achievement, Twenty Years After is long overdue for a modern reassessment—and a new translation. As an added inducement to readers, Lawrence Ellsworth has discovered a “lost” chapter that was overlooked in the novel’s original publication, and is included in none of the available English translations to date—until now.
Romances: La Comtesse De Charny
- 366 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
Culturally significant, this work is a faithful reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the work's relevance and the scholarly effort to maintain its authenticity for future generations.
The Memoirs of a Physician Series, set during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, offers an idealized view of France while highlighting the nobility's decadence. Inspired by historical figures and events, it explores themes surrounding the French Revolution and the fall of the aristocracy. Authored by Alexandre Dumas, père.