Alexandre Dumas

The Mesmerist's Victim (eBook, ePUB)

A Dark Journey Through 18th Century France
Übersetzer: Williams, Henry Llewellyn

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Mesmerist's Victim," Alexandre Dumas delves into the intersection of science and the supernatural, presenting a narrative steeped in the popular fascination with mesmerism during the 19th century. The book adopts a grippingly vivid literary style, characterized by Dumas'Äôs signature flair for vibrant characterizations and intricate plots. As the protagonist falls under the spell of a mesmerizing practitioner, the narrative explores themes of power, manipulation, and the fine line between reality and illusion, providing readers with a captivating glimpse into a society oscillating between enlightenment and superstition. Alexandre Dumas, renowned for his historical novels like "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo," was a prominent figure of the Romantic literary movement. His diverse background, including French and Haitian ancestry, profoundly shaped his worldview and storytelling. Dumas was particularly influenced by the scientific and philosophical discussions of his time, prompting him to tackle the contentious subject of mesmerism, which was both a phenomenon of its era and a window into the human psyche. This enthralling tale is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay of science and intrigue. Dumas's masterful blend of suspense and rich, evocative language invites readers into a world where reason and mysticism collide, making "The Mesmerist's Victim" an essential read for anyone captivated by the nuances of human emotion and the unexplained.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664621801
• Artikelnr.: 58500025

Autorenporträt

Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a French writer. His works have been translated into nearly 100 languages and he is one of the most widely read French authors. Many of his historical novels of high adventure were originally published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After and The Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later. His novels have been adapted since the early twentieth century for nearly 200 films. Dumas' last novel, The Knight of Sainte-Hermine, unfinished at his death, was completed by a scholar and published in 2005, becoming a bestseller. It was published in English in 2008 as The Last Cavalier. Prolific in several genres, Dumas began his career by writing plays, which were successfully produced from the first. He also wrote numerous magazine articles and travel books; his published works totaled 100,000 pages.