The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a reprint edition published by Wordsworth Editions in 1993, featuring 564 pages in English. This celebrated historical romance follows the early adventures of the young Gascon gentleman, D’Artagnan, alongside his three friends from the King’s Musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century France, the narrative unfolds as they defend the honor of their regiment and the queen against the schemes of Cardinal Richelieu.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of power struggles and loyalty as Dumas weaves a tale filled with action and adventure. The story also introduces Milady, a memorable female villain, adding depth to the conflict. This edition includes an introduction and notes by Keith Wren from the University of Kent at Canterbury, enhancing the reading experience. The fast-paced narrative culminates in a dramatic conclusion, showcasing Dumas’s storytelling prowess.
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With an Introduction and Notes by Keith Wren. University of Kent at Canterbury.
One of the most celebrated and popular historical romances ever written, The Three Musketeers tells the story of the early adventures of the young Gascon gentleman, D’Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King’s Musketeers – Athos, Porthos and Aramis.
Under the watchful eye of their patron M. de Treville, the four defend the honour of the regiment against the guards of Cardinal Richelieu, and the honour of the queen against the machinations of the Cardinal himself as the power struggles of seventeenth century France are vividly played out in the background.
But their most dangerous encounter is with the Cardinal’s spy, Milady, one of literature’s most memorable female villains, and Alexandre Dumas employs all his fast-paced narrative skills to bring this enthralling novel to a breathtakingly gripping and dramatic conclusion.
Our edition uses the William Barrow translation first published by Bruce and Wylde (London,1846)
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