Alexandre Dumas

Urbain Grandier

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Produktbeschreibung

Delve into 17th century France with Alexandre Dumas, Pere's compelling historical biography, "Urbain Grandier." Explore a dark chapter of European history as Dumas meticulously recounts a notorious true crime. Uncover the story surrounding Urbain Grandier, a figure at the heart of accusations of witchcraft and political intrigue. This carefully prepared edition resurrects a fascinating account of a pivotal moment in history. Readers interested in European history, true crime, and historical biography will find this a captivating and insightful exploration of a past era. Experience the enduring power of Dumas' storytelling as he brings to life this dramatic and controversial period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 132g
• ISBN-13: 9781023088923
• ISBN-10: 1023088924
• Artikelnr.: 73934696

Autorenporträt

Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père, was born July 24, 1802, in Villers-Cotterêts, France.Born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, he adopted the Dumas family name from his grandmother, a Dominican slave. Despite encountering societal prejudice because he was one-quarter black, Dumas managed to break into French literary circles and became one of the most respected and successful authors of French literature.He began writing plays after working as a scribe for the Duke of Orleans (later named King Louis Philippe) during the 1830 revolution. Dumas was a prolific writer, best known for novels such as The Three Musketeers, The Man in the Iron Mask, and The Count of Monte Cristo. His work has been translated into more than 100 languages and adapted into a multitude of films.After suffering a stroke, he died on December 5, 1870, in Puys, France, and was buried in the family vault. In 2002, he was exhumed and reinterred in the hallowed Pantheon in Paris, among other French luminaries.