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The Three Musketeers

By Alexandre Dumas
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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is an adventurous tale set in 17th-century France, featuring the young and ambitious D'Artagnan who, along with three loyal Musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, navigates a world of political intrigue, romance, and duels. With courage and camaraderie, they confront plots to undermine the French throne, all while challenging the enigmatic Cardinal Richelieu. This classic novel captures themes of honour, friendship, and justice.
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You might enjoy this thrilling tale if you love adventurous stories filled with daring sword fights, political intrigue, and timeless themes of friendship and loyalty. Set in the vibrant backdrop of 17th-century France, it follows passionate, courageous characters on their quest for justice and honour. Ideal for those captivated by historical fiction and exhilarating action.

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The Three Musketeers

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.

'God's teeth!' Unfailingly exciting and a complete joy to read, this new translation of The Three Musketeers is published to coincide with the lavish BBC adaptation to be aired this month.

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'God's teeth!' Unfailingly exciting and a complete joy to read, this new translation of The Three Musketeers is published to coincide with the lavish BBC adaptation to be aired this month.

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.

All for one, and one for all!

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The Three Musketeers is praised for its engaging mix of melodrama, revenge, and humour, making it a gripping and emotionally resonant read. Critics acclaim Dumas as a 19th-century master alongside literary figures like Dickens and Tolstoy, noting his skill in crafting vivid, dynamic narratives. The story's fast pace, unforgettable characters, and rich French historical setting make it an irresistible classic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099583165

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Will Hobson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 511g

Pages: 752

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Alexandre Dumas Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin 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.

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