Auguste Maquet was een Franse auteur, vooral bekend als de belangrijkste medewerker van Alexandre Dumas, père. Zijn nauwgezette historische onderzoek en narratieve constructie vormden de fundamentele basis voor Dumas' iconische werken. Maquets toewijding aan feitelijke nauwkeurigheid en complexe plots stelde Dumas in staat uit te blinken in het creëren van levendige personages en meeslepende dialogen. Dit symbiotische partnerschap resulteerde in blijvende verhalen die worden geprezen om hun diepgang en fantasierijke reikwijdte.
Set during the opulent reign of Louis XIV, this romance unfolds against a richly detailed historical backdrop. The narrative captures the complexities of love and courtly intrigue, exploring the lives of its characters as they navigate the lavish yet treacherous world of 17th-century France. This high-quality reprint preserves the essence of the original 1897 edition, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era filled with passion and political maneuvering.
Sent to prison on a false accusation in 1815, Edmond Dantes escapes many years later and finds a treasure which he uses to exact his revenge.
"Saint Bartholomew's Day 1572. Paris is awash with the blood of Huguenots slaughtered by order of Charles IX. Or perhaps of Catherine de Medicis, one of history's greatest monsters? Or the ambitious Duke de Guise? Or the Duke d'Anjou, soon to be the reluctant King of Poland? It takes an iron nerve and a cool head to survive. Young Henry of Navarre has both in abundance, but he has more: he has his Queen, the beautiful, cultured Margot who stakes all on love and remains defiant in defeat."--Cover
Set in 1625, the narrative follows young D'Artagnan, who arrives in Paris eager to join the king's musketeers. His initial confrontations with the seasoned musketeers—Porthos, Aramis, and Athos—quickly turn into camaraderie when they unite against the Cardinal's guards. Their friendship deepens as they embark on a quest to locate a missing woman, facing court intrigues and the treacherous Milady, a spy determined to undermine Queen Anne. This volume captures D'Artagnan's journey filled with adventure, loyalty, and political machinations.
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A new translation of Dumas’s rousing sequel to The Three Musketeers, picking up twenty years after the conclusion of that classic novel and continuing the adventures of the valiant d’Artagnan and his three loyal friends. When Twenty Years After opens it is 1648: the Red Sphinx, Cardinal Richelieu, is dead, France is ruled by a regency in the grip of civil war, and across the English Channel the monarchy of King Charles I hangs by a thread. As d’Artagnan will find, these are problems that can’t be solved with a sword thrust. In Twenty Years After, the musketeers confront maturity and face its greatest challenge: sometimes, you fail. It’s in how the four comrades respond to failure, and rise above it, that we begin to see the true characters of Dumas’s great heroes. A true literary achievement, Twenty Years After is long overdue for a modern reassessment—and a new translation. As an added inducement to readers, Lawrence Ellsworth has discovered a “lost” chapter that was overlooked in the novel’s original publication, and is included in none of the available English translations to date—until now.
Culturally significant, this work is a faithful reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the work's relevance and the scholarly effort to maintain its authenticity for future generations.
The Memoirs of a Physician Series, set during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, offers an idealized view of France while highlighting the nobility's decadence. Inspired by historical figures and events, it explores themes surrounding the French Revolution and the fall of the aristocracy. Authored by Alexandre Dumas, père.
It is May 1660 and the fate of nations is at stake. Mazarin plots, Louis XIV is in love, and Raoul de Bragelonne, son of Athos, is intent on serving France and winning the heart of Louise de la Valliere. D'Artagnan, meanwhile, is perplexed by a mysterious stranger, and soon he learns that his old comrades already have great projects in hand. Athos seeks the restoration of Charles II, while Aramis, with Porthos in tow, has a secret plan involving a masked prisoner and the fortification of the island of Belle-Ile. D'Artagnan finds a thread leading him to the French court, the banks of the Tyne, the beaches of Holland, and the dunes of Brittany. The Vicomte de Bragelonne opens an epic adventure which continues with Louise de la Valliere and reaches its climax in The Man in the Iron Mask. This new edition is the only one in print and is fully annotated with an introduction that sets Dumas's saga in its historical and cultural context.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.