Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas was a French writer born on July 24, 1802, known for his captivating storytelling and adventurous plots. He is best remembered for his historical novels, including the timeless classics "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." Dumas's rich heritage, being the son of a French nobleman and a Haitian slave, deeply influenced his perspective and writing style, allowing him to weave themes of honor, betrayal, and friendship through his narratives. His works are celebrated not only for their thrilling plots but also for their exploration of human emotions and relationships.

Throughout his prolific career, Dumas wrote plays, novels, and essays, leaving an indelible mark on literature. His ability to create dynamic characters and vibrant settings continues to inspire readers and adaptations in various media. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find yourself swept away by the drama and excitement that characterize his storytelling. Dive into the world of Dumas and experience the adventures that have captivated audiences for generations!

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 3: Mary Stuart

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The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of …

El Vampiro

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La dama pálida (Histoire de la Dame pâle), aquí traducido como El vampiro, pero también conocido como La bella va…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 1: Joan of Naples

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The celebrated crimes committed during the life of Joan (Joanna I) of Naples span from personal misdeeds (adulteries and mariticide) to regi…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 2: Urbain Grandier (version 2)

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This is the dramatic story of Urbain Grandier, a catholic priest, who had a reputation to rival that of Casanova, which ultimately led to hi…

La Dama De Las Camelias

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Es una obra literaria perteneciente a la novela realista y romantica, donde narra la historia de una cortesana, que abandona su lujosa vida …

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 2: The Man in the Iron Mask

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In the late 1600s a man was doubly-imprisoned: his body in an iron cell and his face in an iron mask. Who the “man in the iron mask” was, wh…

De Drie Musketiers

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De avonturen van een jonge man d'Artagnan, die nadat hij huis en haard verlaten heeft zich aansluit bij de garde van de koning: de Musketier…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8: Part 2: Vaninka

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The story of Vaninka, generally regarded as the most fictionalized of Dumas’ Celebrated Crimes series, occurs during the short and eccentric…

Mademoiselle De Belle Isle

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"The refined and fashionable audiences who... used to applaud the play of Mademoiselle de Belle Isle… would, in all probability, have o…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 3: Mary Stuart (version 2)

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The contents of these volumes of 'Celebrated Crimes', as well as the motives which led to their inception, are unique. They are a series of …

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 2: Urbain Grandier

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This is the dramatic story of Urbain Grandier, a catholic priest, who had a reputation to rival that of Casanova, which ultimately led to hi…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8: Part 3: The Marquise de Ganges

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The assassination of Diane de Joannis de Chateaublanc (the Marquise de Ganges) is a fitting tale to conclude Dumas’ celebrated crimes series…

Ten Years Later

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In Ten Years Later, the saga of the legendary Musketeers continues as Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan navigate the complexities of lo…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7: Part 2: Countess de Saint-Geran

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This story details the crimes and trial surrounding the unexpected pregnancy and subsequent childbirth of the Countess de Saint-Geran in 164…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 3: Martin Guerre

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Martin Guerre was a French peasant that, during a long absence, was famously impersonated in the 16th century. Although the real Martin Guer…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6: Part 2: The Man in the Iron Mask, Martin Guerre

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Dumas, with the assistance of several friends, compiled Celebrated Crimes, an eight-volume collection of essays on famous criminals and crim…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Part 3: Nisida

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This story details the many crimes (attempted rape, assault, filicide, etc.) surrounding a significant historical confrontation between a fi…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Karl-Ludwig Sand

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This is the fourth volume of Alexandre Dumas' studies of celebrated crimes and their perpetrators. This volume is concerned with the story o…

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7: Part 3: Murat

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Amidst the political winds from Napoleon’s downfall, this tale turns our attention to the flight of a former French marshal and King of Napl…

Catherine Howard (Dramatic Reading)

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Subtitled "The Throne, The Tomb, and The Scaffold - An Historical Play in 3 Acts From the Celebrated Play of that Name by Alexandre Dum…

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