Alexandre Dumas : His Life And Works
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""Alexandre Dumas: His Life and Works"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous French author Alexandre Dumas, written by Arthur F. Davidson. The book provides a detailed account of Dumas' life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a black slave and a French nobleman, to his rise to literary fame as the author of some of the most beloved novels in history, including ""The Three Musketeers"" and ""The Count of Monte Cristo"".Davidson delves into Dumas' personal life, exploring his relationships with women and his struggles with financial difficulties. He also examines Dumas' literary career in detail, discussing his writing process, the themes he explored in his works, and his contributions to the development of the historical novel.Throughout the book, Davidson provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of France during Dumas' lifetime, including the tumultuous events of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.Overall, ""Alexandre Dumas: His Life and Works"" is a compelling and insightful biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most important writers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781432505233
- ISBN-10: 1432505238
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: January 2007
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.98 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.41 pounds
- Page Count: 440
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