Queen Margot (eBook, ePUB) - Dumas, Alexandre
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Although France has produced many great writers, none have been as widely read as Alexandre Dumas. His stories have been translated into nearly a hundred languages and have inspired more than 200 films. Dumas wrote novels and historical chronicles filled with adventure, which sparked the imagination of the public. Alongside The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, Queen Margot is one of Alexandre Dumas' great classics. In Queen Margot, Dumas heavily utilizes significant historical events that took place in France, such as the assassination of Gaspard II de Coligny, the St.…mehr

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Although France has produced many great writers, none have been as widely read as Alexandre Dumas. His stories have been translated into nearly a hundred languages and have inspired more than 200 films. Dumas wrote novels and historical chronicles filled with adventure, which sparked the imagination of the public. Alongside The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, Queen Margot is one of Alexandre Dumas' great classics. In Queen Margot, Dumas heavily utilizes significant historical events that took place in France, such as the assassination of Gaspard II de Coligny, the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, the practice of judicial torture, which was common at the time, among others. Queen Margot is a great novel that deserves to be read, not only for its literary quality but also for the intense historical moment that permeates the narrative and its characters.
Autorenporträt
Alexandre Dumas was born on July 24, 1802, in Villers-Cotterêts, France. He was the son of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, a general in Revolutionary France, and Marie-Louise Élisabeth Labouret. His mixed-race heritage, due to his father's African ancestry, often exposed him to racial prejudice, but he rose above these challenges through his immense talent and determination. Dumas gained fame and fortune with his novels, including The Three Musketeers (1844) and The Count of Monte Cristo (1844). These works were serialized and became immensely popular, establishing him as one of the leading authors of his time. His novels are celebrated for their adventurous plots, memorable characters, and vivid descriptions of historical settings. Dumas was also a politically active figure, supporting various causes and participating in political movements. His involvement in these activities often influenced his writing and public life.