The Three Musketeers“All for one, one for all!”--Alexandre Dumas, The Three Musketeers The Three Musketeers, by French writer Alexandre Dumas, was first released in serial form in 1844, a year before Dumas’ publication of The Count of Monte Cristo. The story was an instant success, largely due to Dumas’ transformation of the historical fiction genre. In The Three Musketeers, contrary to popular practice at the time, history acted as a backdrop for the story rather than the primary element, making it a fun and accessible read. The story follows young d’Artagnan and his friends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis as they defend honor amidst the power struggles of 17th century France. Still popular with readers today, this classic is now available in a chic and affordable edition as part of the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics. |
Contents
The Shoulder of Athos the Baldric of Porthos and the Handkerchief of Aramis | |
The Kings Musketeers and the Cardinals Guards | |
His Majesty King Louis XIII | |
The Interior of The Musketeers | |
In Which the Plot Thickens | |
George Villiers Duke of Buckingham | |
Monsieur Boncieux | |
The Man of Meung | |
Men of the Robe and Men of the Sword | |
In Which M Séguier Keeper of the Seals Looks More Than Once for the Bell In Order to Ring It As He Did Before | |
Bonacieux at Home | |
Lover and Husband | |
Concerning a Court Intrigue | |
DArtagnan Shows Himself | |
A Mousetrap in the Seventeenth Century | |
Plan of Campaign | |
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