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Fight for justice with swashbuckling soldiers in this abridged
retelling of The Three Musketeers, part of the bestselling Classic
Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Â
âAll for one and one for all!â Aramis, Athos, and Porthos make
up the three Musketeers. Oh, and thereâs also the not-quite-yet
Musketeer DâArtagnan. Together, the four men must use their wits
and their swords to battle an evil Cardinal, the traitorous Milady,
and other enemies of the French court. This abridged retelling is
the perfect way to introduce young readers to the adventurous world
of historical romance and the royal French court. Â
With an Introduction and Notes by Keith Wren, University of Kent at
Canterbury. The story of Edmund Dantes, self-styled Count of Monte
Cristo, is told with consummate skill. The victim of a miscarriage
of justice, Dantes is fired by a desire for retribution and
empowered by a stroke of providence. In his campaign of vengeance,
he becomes an anonymous agent of fate. The sensational narrative of
intrigue, betrayal, escape, and triumphant revenge moves at a
cracking pace. Dumas' novel presents a powerful conflict between
good and evil embodied in an epic saga of rich diversity that is
complicated by the hero's ultimate discomfort with the hubristic
implication of his own actions. Our edition is based on the most
popular and enduring translation first published by Chapman and
Hall in 1846. The name of the translator was never revealed.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'I've worn that mask so long I don't feel safe
without it.' The Man in the Iron Mask sees D'Artagnan, Athos,
Porthos and Aramis return to meet their destinies in their final
adventure. D'Artagnan still remains in the service of King Louis
XIV while Aramis is a priest at the Bastille prison. Upon listening
to a confession from an iron-masked prisoner who tells him that he
is the twin brother of the King of France, Aramis is convinced that
he will be rewarded if he can help him become king and he devises a
plan for his escape, pitching himself against his old comrade
D'Artagnan. Far darker than Dumas' previous novels, The Man in the
Iron Mask is a fast-paced and compelling historical romance of
honour and loyalty.
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The Three Musketeers (Paperback, Annotated edition)
Alexandre Dumas; Introduction by Keith Wren; Notes by Keith Wren; Translated by William Barrow; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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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)
Revel in the magic of a Christmas tradition. The Nutcracker
features the full text of Alexandre Dumas's "The History of a
Nutcracker", the story that inspired the classic ballet. Lavishly
illustrated with more than 100 vintage drawings from the nineteenth
century, this beautifully designed book kindles the spirit of the
holidays through its tale of an enchanted nutcracker made human one
Christmas through the love of a young girl.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The original text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. In this original abridged and accessible version of the
beloved novel, we follow Dantes, imprisoned within the dread
ramparts of the Chateau d'If, as he plans his escape to take
revenge on the three men whose actions led to his fate. Finding a
hidden treasure, he transforms himself into the Count of Monte
Cristo and slowly executes his retribution. Alexandre Dumas' famous
tale is as riveting now as it was popular in the 1800s when it
established itself as a classic for all times.
When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, here's the lit-crit
help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make
studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide
chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs,
and symbols, a review quiz and essay topics. Lively and accessible,
SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'I do not cling to life sufficiently to fear
death.' Adventurous and spirited in tone, The Three Musketeers is
considered one of the greatest historical French novels. When
Athos, Porthos and Aramis befriend a young and determined country
boy d'Artagnan, together they confront the scheming King's
Minister, Cardinal Richelieu and the female spy Milady who threaten
to undermine the King. Swashbuckling, romantic and often humourous,
Dumas' novel is a timeless tale of friendship and intrigue.
This is a distinguised collectible edition of a classic adventure
story. "The Count of Monte Cristo" is considered to be Alexandre
Dumas' best work. This distinguished collectible edition features
an elegant bonded-leather binding, a satin ribbon bookmark,
distinctive gilt edging and decorative endpapers. It's the perfect
gift for book lovers and an indispensable addition to any home
library.
Alexandre Dumas' classic tale, published in 1844, is retold here
for younger readers. This is the story of d'Artagnan, a country boy
who travels to Paris to seek his fortune and, hopefully, to join
the Musketeers--the bodyguards of the King of France. He meets
three musketeers called Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Together they
foil a dangerous plot against King Louis and his Queen, Anne--and
against their own lives.
On the day of his wedding, Edmond Dantes, master mariner, is
arrested in Marseille on trumped-up charges and spirited away to
the cellars of the Chateau d'If, an impregnable sea fortress in
which he is imprisoned indefinitely. Escaping from the chateau by a
series of daring manoeuvres, he unearths a great treasure on the
island of Monte Cristo, buried there by a former fellow prisoner
who bequeaths to him the secret of its whereabouts. Thus armed with
unimaginable wealth and embittered by his long imprisonment, he
resolves to devote his life to tracking down and punishing those
responsible. This classic nineteenth-century translation has been
revised and updated by Peter Washington, with an introduction by
award-winning novelist Umberto Eco.
Hope. Justice. Vengeance. A classic tale you don't want to miss!
Best-selling author Alexandre Dumas--who also wrote The Three
Musketeers--tells this heartbreaking yet heroic tale of Edmond
Dantes who takes revenge on the men responsible for his unjust
fourteen-year imprisonment, keeping him from the woman he loved and
the life he was supposed to live. * This chic and inexpensive
edition comes with a heat-burnished cover, foil stamping, luxurious
endpapers, and a smaller trim size that's easy to hold. * This
widely popular classic, originally written in French, tells a tale
of devastating consequences for the innocent as well as the guilty.
The Count of Monte Cristo is a must-have for any home library or
literary aficionado. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic
works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for
both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series
from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive
introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value,
including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these
eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for
students and fans of literature everywhere.
Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is
confined to a great fortress. There he learns of a hoard of
treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and determines not only
to escape, but to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the
destruction of his enemies.
Edmond Dantes, a merchant sailor in the early 19th Century, is
wrongfully imprisoned for life without trial. After years of
incarceration on the remote island prison of the Chateau d'If, he
learns of a vast treasure on the island of Monte Cristo and becomes
determined to escape in order to retrieve the treasure and use it
for vengeance against the men who betrayed him. Classics
Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip
form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This
edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which
can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the
reader in the work at hand.
Dumas's quasi-sequel to "The Three Musketeers", featuring a plot to
overthrow the tyrannical king of France with his secret twin
brother! Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in
colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for
younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of
Alexandre Dumas, theme discussions and study questions, which can
be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the
reader in the story.
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Three Musketeers (Hardcover)
Alexandre Dumas; Illustrated by George Evans
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Dumas's classic adventure tale of the hot-headed young D'Artagnan,
who wishes to join the King's Musketeers. Deceit and intrigue
follow, as D'Artagnan, along with the three respected Musketeers:
Athos, Porthos and Aramis, uncover the evil Cardinal Richelieu's
plot to engulf Europe in war. Classics Illustrated tells this
wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent
introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a
biography of Alexandre Dumas and study questions, which can be used
both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in
the story.
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Twenty Years After (Paperback)
Alexandre Dumas; Introduction by A. M. Medeiros; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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With an Introduction by A. M. de Medeiros, University of Kent at
Canterbury. A year after the publication of The Three
Musketeers,/em>, Alexandre Dumas produced a sequel worthy in
every respect of the original. In Twenty Years After the much
beloved D'Artaganan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis reunite to fight the
forces of evil. In the original novel they defeated Milady, a
formidable foe; now they need to face her vengeful son Mordaunt, as
well as countering the machinations of the sinister Cardinal
Mazarin. Their adventures also take them to England, where Cromwell
is about to topple Charles I. Meanwhile, they must overcome the
obstacles which the passing of time has placed between them.
Rediscovering strength in unity, they fight for Queen and country.
The Musketeer novels were a huge success in Dumas' own lifetime,
and have lost none of their original appeal. Translated into many
languages and adapted for cinema and television, they have helped
to make Dumas arguably the most successful exporter of French
culture to the wider world. Our edition is based on the William
Robson translation first published by Routledge in 1856.
Dumas's quasi-sequel to The Three Musketeers, featuring a plot to
overthrow the tyrannical king of France with his secret twin
brother! Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in
colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for
younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of
Alexandre Dumas, theme discussions and study questions, offering
the reader the ability to further explore Dumas's thrilling story.
The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its
first issue, Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers, and has since
included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new
Vintage Replica hardback edition is part of a continuing effort to
make Classics Illustrated available to all, be they young readers
just beginning their journeys into the great world of classic
literature, or collectors who have fond memories of this much loved
comic book series.
In the Musketeers’ final adventure, D’Artagnan remains in the service of the corrupt King Louis XIV after the Three Musketeers have retired and gone their separate ways. Meanwhile, a mysterious prisoner in an iron mask wastes away deep inside the Bastille. When the destinies of king and prisoner converge, the Three Musketeers and D’Artagnan find themselves caught between conflicting loyalties.
D'Artagnan dreams of joining the Musketeers, the special guards to
the King of France. But in Paris, he's drawn into a dangerous hunt
for the Queen's missing royal jewel. D'Artagnan must journey to
London and retrieve the diamond before the king of France notices
it's gone- and before the queen's enemies, catch up!
The original stories behind everyone's favorite Christmas ballet
It wasn't until the 1950s that seeing "The Nutcracker" at
Christmastime became an American tradition. But the story itself is
much older and its original intent more complex. This eye-opening
new volume presents two of the tale's earliest versions, both in
new translations: E.T.A. Hoffmann's "Nutcracker and Mouse King"
(1816), in which a young girl is whisked away to the Land of Toys
to help her animated nutcracker defeat the Mouse King, and
Alexandre Dumas's 1845 adaptation, "The Tale of the Nutcracker,"
based on Hoffmann's popular work. Irresistible tales of magic,
mystery, and childhood adventure, these timeless delights and fresh
interpretations about the importance of imagination will captivate
readers of all ages.
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