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The Three Musketeers

Vintage Classics French Series
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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a swashbuckling adventure that follows the journey of young d'Artagnan as he leaves home to join the ranks of the King's Musketeers in France. Teaming up with the titular three musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—he becomes embroiled in an intricate world of political intrigue, romance, and duels. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, the story highlights themes of friendship, honour, and bravery.
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You might enjoy this classic adventure if you love tales of bravery, loyalty, and camaraderie set in the colourful world of 17th-century France. The novel offers a rich tapestry of intrigue, romance, and swordplay, making it a perfect escape for those who appreciate historical fiction infused with action and wit.

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The Three Musketeers

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VINTAGE CLASSICS FRENCH SERIES - stunning flapped paperback editions showcasing the bestselling, most acclaimed French writers of the twentieth century.

All for one, and one for all!

The young D'Artagnan and the legendary musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis are 'the inseparables' - ready to sacrifice everything in a duel or game of dice in order to defend their honour or that of the King and Queen of France. Handsome and hot-tempered, they dive into raging battles or back-street conspiracies with gusto, especially if by their daring deeds they can thwart the wicked devices of their arch-enemy, Cardinal Richelieu, and his mysterious accomplice, Milady de Winter.

Pure swashbuckling pleasureDaily Telegraph

Translated by Will Hobson

VINTAGE FRENCH CLASSICS - six masterpieces of French fiction in gorgeous new gift editions.

Series: French Vintage Classics

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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is celebrated for its lively and engaging dialogue, brought vibrantly to life in Will Hobson's translation. Critics regard Dumas as a master of the 19th century, with his work standing alongside literary giants like Dickens and Tolstoy. The story's humour and vitality have left a lasting impact, making it an enduring classic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784878429

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Will Hobson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 553g

Pages: 816

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About the Author

Alexandre Dumas (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.

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