The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, (père) is a renowned historical novel published by OUP Oxford on January 29, 2009. This edition spans 704 pages and is presented in English. Set in the 1620s at the court of Louis XIII, the story follows the adventures of the musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, alongside the ambitious d’Artagnan, as they navigate conflicts involving the King’s minister, Richelieu, and the cunning spy, Milady. The narrative combines action and intrigue while exploring themes of good versus evil.
Readers will find this edition to be the most fully annotated version available in English, offering explanatory notes that provide context for the historical, literary, and cultural elements of the story. The Three Musketeers is celebrated not only for its thrilling adventure but also for its portrayal of youth, daring, and camaraderie. This classic work remains a significant contribution to the genre of historical fiction, inviting readers to engage with its rich narrative and complex characters.
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The Three Musketeers (1844) is one of the most famous historical novels ever written. It is also one of the world’s greatest historical adventure stories, and its heroes have become symbols for the spirit of youth, daring, and comradeship. The action takes place in the 1620s at the court of Louis XIII, where the musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, with their companion, the headstrong d’Artagnan, are engaged in a battle against Richelieu, the King’s minister, and the beautiful, unscrupulous spy, Milady. Behind the flashing blades and bravura, in this first adventure of the Musketeers, Dumas explores the eternal conflict between good and evil. This new edition is the most fully annotated to date in English, providing explanatory notes which set the work in its historical, literary, and cultural context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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