The three musketeers

The adventures and intrigues of d'artagnan and the musketeers

Alexandre Dumas

892 pages, parution le 10/05/2023

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"The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas is a classic tale set in 17th-century France, following the young and ambitious D'Artagnan as he leaves his home in Gascony to seek fortune and adventure in Paris. Armed with a letter of introduction to Monsieur de Tréville, the captain of the King's Musketeers, D'Artagnan dreams of joining this elite group. Upon his arrival in Paris, he quickly becomes entangled in a series of misadventures, starting with a confrontation in the town of Meung, where he is insulted and robbed of his letter. Despite this setback, D'Artagnan's determination remains unshaken. In Paris, D'Artagnan encounters the three musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Each has a distinct personality and set of skills, and together they form a formidable team. The narrative unfolds with a blend of duels, political intrigue, and romantic escapades, as the musketeers navigate the complex power dynamics between King Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu. D'Artagnan's courage and quick wit earn him the respect and friendship of the musketeers, and he becomes embroiled in their efforts to thwart the cardinal's schemes. The story is rich with themes of loyalty, honor, and friendship, as D'Artagnan and the musketeers face numerous challenges and adversaries. Their adventures take them from the streets of Paris to the battlefields of La Rochelle, and even across the English Channel. Throughout, Dumas weaves a narrative that is both thrilling and humorous, capturing the spirit of camaraderie and the timeless appeal of swashbuckling heroism.

L'auteur - Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas dit Dumas père est un écrivain français. Il est né en 1802 et mort à Puys, près de Dieppe en 1870. Il est l’auteur des plus gros succès de l’époque romantique tel que « Les trois mousquetaires » ou « La Reine Margot ». On lui prête des négriers littéraires dont Auguste Maquet pour l’écriture de ses livres. Malgré ses succès, il aura des dettes et vendra le château de Monte-Cristo aux enchères. On peut retrouver ses cendres au Panthéon, depuis 2002.