A Gil Blas in California by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary - Dumas, Alexandre
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It seems extraordinary that a story of American life and especially so competently written a tale of so romantic a period in American expansion as the California gold-rush of '49 should have been "lost" to American readers so long. But it has been, for since it was published in Brussels in 1852, no English translation of the petit original volume has been discovered. Californie appeared shortly after Dumas had reached the zenith of his career. Le Comte de Monte Cristo was far behind; Le Vicomte de Bragelonne was fresh from his fecund mind; so, too, were La Tulipe noire and Olympe de Cleves.…mehr

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It seems extraordinary that a story of American life and especially so competently written a tale of so romantic a period in American expansion as the California gold-rush of '49 should have been "lost" to American readers so long. But it has been, for since it was published in Brussels in 1852, no English translation of the petit original volume has been discovered. Californie appeared shortly after Dumas had reached the zenith of his career. Le Comte de Monte Cristo was far behind; Le Vicomte de Bragelonne was fresh from his fecund mind; so, too, were La Tulipe noire and Olympe de Cleves. Ahead were Les Blancs et les Bleus, Les Louves de Machecoul, and -- his ruinous newspaper ventures in Paris. One may speculate to no end and with little profit on the circumstances surrounding the writing of Californie. One can't help but wonder, at the same time, if it might not have been the subject of numerous reminiscential conversations between Dumas and his last great love -- Ada Isaacs Menken -- Mazeppa, boasting that she had never "lived with Houston; it was General Jackson, and Methuselah and other big men" -- who, from captivating the hearts of California gallants, dashed to the arms of the King of Romance. An English translation first published in 1852, presented as Dumas' rendering of a firsthand account of adventures in the California Gold Rush.
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Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) and Auguste Maquet (1813-1888) were two prominent French authors who collaborated on several notable works of historical fiction, including "The Queen's Necklace." Dumas is best known for his historical novels, which often blend adventure, romance, and historical detail. His most famous works include: "The Three Musketeers" (1844): A classic adventure novel that follows the exploits of d'Artagnan and his three musketeer friends. "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1844-1846): A tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France. "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1859): A sequel to "The Three Musketeers," dealing with political intrigue and mystery. Maquet is known for his collaboration with Alexandre Dumas, contributing to several major works. His role was often in developing plots and historical research. "The Queen's Necklace" (1849): A historical novel co-written with Dumas, exploring the scandal of Marie Antoinette's necklace." The Count of Monte Cristo" (1844-1846): Contributed to the historical and narrative elements of the novel. "The Three Musketeers" (1844): Assisted in the creation of the plot and historical accuracy. Dumas's novels have been adapted into numerous films, television series, and stage productions, and his influence extends beyond literature into popular culture. While Maquet's name is less well-known compared to Dumas, his collaboration with the famous author significantly impacted the success and historical accuracy of their joint works. His contributions to the genre of historical fiction and adventure literature are well-regarded in literary circles.