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World Classics: Selected Works of Alexandre Dumas (english Version, Set of 30 Volumes in Total)

Alexandre Dumas

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This set of books is a collection of representative works by French 19th-century romantic writer Alexandre Dumas. The version here is in English, suitable for English lovers to read. The historical novel is based on the historical facts of the dynasty of King Louis XIII of France and the period when the powerful Cardinal Richelieu came to power. It describes how the three musketeers Athos, Porthos, Aramis and their friend Dartagnan were loyal to the king and fought against Richelieu, thus reflecting various intrigues within the ruling class. The work creates a series of flesh-and-blood characters. The personality of each character is expressed appropriately and vividly in the work, which makes the work have high aesthetic value and shows people the magnificent picture of French society at that time.

Collection of Alexandre Dumas' Classic Works (15 Volumes in Total) (english Version)

Alexandre Dumas

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This set of books includes 9 volumes of The Count of Monte Cristo and 6 volumes of The Three Musketeers, a total of 15 volumes. "The Count of Monte Cristo" The Count of Monte Cristoisana adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas (père). Sof1815-1839: theeraoftheBourbonRestorationthroughthereignofLouis-PhilippeofFrance. ItbeginsjustbeforetheHundredDaysperiod(whenNapoleonreturnedtopowerafterhisexile). Thehistoricalsettingisafundamentalelementofthebook, anadv enturestoryprimarilyconcernedwiththemesofhope, justice, vengeance, mercy, andforgiveness. Itcentresonamanwhoiswrongfullyimprisoned, escapesfromjail, acquiresafortune, andsetsaboutgettingrevengeonthoseresponsibleforhisimprisonme nt. However, hisplanshavedevastatingconsequencesfortheinnocentaswellastheguilty. Inaddition, itisastorythatinvolvesromance, loyalty, betrayal, andselfishness, shownthroughoutthestoryascharactersslowlyrevealtheirtrueinnernature...