Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a French writer whose works have cemented him as one of the most popular and widely read French authors in the world. His literary career spanned various genres, but he is best known for his historical adventure novels. Born in Villers-Cotterêts, Dumas began his career as a playwright before moving onto novel-writing. His most famous works include 'The Three Musketeers' (1844) and 'The Count of Monte Cristo' (1845), which have been adapted into countless films and television series. The novel 'The Sicilian Bandit,' while not as well-known as his aforementioned masterpieces, still exemplifies Dumas's flair for high drama, exotic settings, and complex, swashbuckling characters. Dumas's narratives often feature themes of honor, justice, and the conflict between the individual and society—an interplay masterfully encapsulated in his 'Romances' series. A prolific writer, Dumas penned numerous stories that delighted audiences with their thrilling plots and rich historical detail. His dynamic and entertaining prose style retains a timeless quality that continues to capture the imagination of readers. Much of Dumas's works reflects his own mixed-race heritage and the influence of his father, a general in Napoleon's army, which contributed to his nuanced perspective on issues of race and class that often surfaced in his writing.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 31.7.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century classics • 19th-century Sicily • alexandre dumas books • Brigands and robbers • classic bandit tales • Classic Literature • crime and redemption stories • epic tale • European literary fiction • Fiction • french author • French Literature • Historical adventure novel • italian historical fiction • Legendary bandit • Mediterranean setting • nobleman protagonist • public domain classics • Romantic drama • Sicilian folklore in literature • swashbuckling adventure • swashbuckling adventures |
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