The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, published by Penguin Adult on September 25, 2008, is a classic work of fiction that spans 736 pages. This edition presents the story of young D’Artagnan, who arrives in Paris with aspirations of joining the King’s elite guards. Almost immediately, he finds himself in duels with Porthos, Athos, and Aramis, the inseparable friends known as the Three Musketeers. As D’Artagnan becomes entwined in their camaraderie, he faces the dangerous intrigues of Cardinal Richelieu while navigating his feelings for the beautiful Constance.
Readers will discover a narrative rich in action and adventure, exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. The story unfolds against a backdrop of historical events, filled with murder, conspiracy, and deception. This edition also features an introduction by Richard Pevear that delves into the literary context of Dumas’ work, including the role of serialization in its success, along with notes on the text. The Three Musketeers remains a significant piece of literary history, appealing to those interested in classics and historical fiction.
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Young D�Artagnan arrives in Paris to join the King�s elite guards, but almost immediately finds he is duelling with some of the very men he has come to swear allegiance to � Porthos, Athos and Aramis, inseparable friends: the Three Musketeers. Soon part of their close band, D�Artagnan�s loyalty to his new allies puts him in the deadly path of Cardinal Richlieu�s machinations. And when the young hero falls in love with the beautiful but inaccessible Constance, he finds himself in a world of murder, conspiracy and lies, with only the Musketeers to depend on. A stirring nineteenth-century tale of friendship and adventure, The Three Musketeers continues to be one of the most influential and popular pieces of French literature.
Richard Pevear�s introduction investigates the controversy of Dumas� literary collaborators, and how important serialisation was to the book�s success. This edition also includes notes on the text.
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