The Three Musketeers

Name: The Three Musketeers
Brand: Everyman
SKU: 9781841593364
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By Alexandre Dumas

Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS

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( 332,243 ratings, 10,006 reviews)

Summary

In The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, a young and ambitious d'Artagnan leaves his home in search of adventure. He quickly befriends three seasoned Musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Together, they navigate a series of political intrigues, duels, and daring escapades in 17th-century France, showcasing the values of bravery, loyalty, and camaraderie.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling adventures filled with sword fights, treachery, and camaraderie. It offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century France, featuring a courageous and charismatic band of heroes who epitomise loyalty and bravery.

The Three Musketeers

Interwoven amongst them are vivid fictionalized portraits of major historical figures, amongst them the powerful and devious Cardinal Richelieu, the weak and ineffectual Louis XIII and Anne of Austria, his unhappy Spanish queen.

Dumas's most famous story and possibly the most famous historical novel of all time.

Description

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is an enduring classic that has captivated readers for over a century and a half. This swashbuckling epic of chivalry, honour, and daring exploits is set in France during the tumultuous 1620s. The novel follows the impetuous young d'Artagnan, who leaves his home in Gascony to join the revered Musketeers of the Guard.

Upon arriving in Paris, d'Artagnan encounters the legendary three musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—each distinguished by their remarkable skills and unwavering loyalty. Through a series of misunderstandings and duels, he earns their respect and friendship. Together, they confront a web of intrigue and treachery spun by the powerful and cunning Cardinal Richelieu.

Interwoven amongst these gallant heroes are vibrant portrayals of historical figures such as the weak and indecisive King Louis XIII, his unhappy queen Anne of Austria, and the beguilingly malevolent Milady de Winter, a creation entirely of Dumas's imagination. The narrative is enriched with episodes of adventure, espionage, conspiracy, murder, vengeance, love, scandal, and suspense, making it a truly gripping tale.

The novel's rich storytelling is characterised by elements like stolen diamonds, masked balls, purloined letters, a crumbling medieval prison, and innumerable sword fights. Dumas’s novel is known for its tremendous narrative drive and a hint of subtle humour, which ensures it remains an engaging read with a plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

The Three Musketeers is not just a tale of swordplay but a profoundly immersive experience that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the perennial clash between good and evil. The iconic motto of the musketeers, "all for one, one for all," continues to resonate as a symbol of devoted camaraderie. With its larger-than-life characters and vivid fictionalised portraits of major historical personalities, this book is a timeless adventure that promises excitement on every page.

Whether you are reading it for the first time or rediscovering a childhood favourite, The Three Musketeers remains an absolutely unputdownable masterpiece of historical fiction.

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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is widely praised for its thrilling adventure, vibrant characters, and engaging storyline. Critics often highlight its blend of historical detail and swashbuckling action, making it a timeless classic that appeals to both young and adult readers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841593364

Publisher: Everyman

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 March 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Everyman's Library

Contributors:

Introduction by Allan Massie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 702g

Pages: 680

Collections

Alexandre Dumas Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS Tim's Books

About the Author

Alexandre Dumas was a French playwright, historian and prolific novelist, penning a string of successful books including The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Monte Cristo (1845), and Twenty Years After(1845). His novels have been translated into a hundred different languages and inspired over two hundred films. In his day Dumas was as famous for his financial irresponsibility and flamboyant lifestyle as for his writing. Dumas died in 1870.