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This swashbuckling classic is set in Louis XIII's France at the same time as Descartes' wanderings took him in 1627 to La Rochelle, whose Huguenot occupants were being besieged by Cardinal Richelieu. Dumas's cardinal, one of the book's many real-life characters, is simultaneously laying devilish plans to be rid of d'Artagnan and his fellow musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis. I'd forgotten how complex the plot is, how relentless the action (you can't cut to the chase the whole thing is one long desperate chase on horseback, in postillions, aboard ships) and how outrageous the characters. There's no grey in Dumas's novels, especially where women are concerned. The goodies, such as saintly Constance Bonacieux with whom our brave, penniless, honourable, hot-headed young hero from Gascony, d'Artagnan, is in love are purest snowy white. The baddies, represented by beautiful, treacherous Milady de Winter, once bigamously married to Athos and now working as a spy for Richelieu, make Madame Defarge look as dangerous as Miss Muffet. --Sue Arnold, The Guardian
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Translated by William Barrow (1846) This book includes an introduction and notes by Keith Wren, University of Kent at Canterbury. A historical romance, "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 Dumas employs all his fast-paced narrative skills to bring this enthralling novel to a breathtakingly gripping and dramatic conclusion.
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ON THE FIRST MONDAY of the month of April, 1625, the small town of Meung, the birthplace of the author of the 'Romance of the Rose,' appeared to be in a state of revolution, as complete as if the Huguenots were come to make a second siege of La Rochelle. Read the first page
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ON THE FIRST MONDAY of the month of April, 1625, the small town of Meung, the birthplace of the author of the 'Romance of the Rose,' appeared to be in a state of revolution, as complete as if the Huguenots were come to make a second siege of La Rochelle. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd always wanted to read this book, having seen numerous films. However, all of those paled compared to this wonderful historical novel. I'm not one for lengthy descriptions normally, but the narratvie had the perfect mix of description and dialogue. I read it over three weeks, (when I should have been revising for my incredibly important, life changing exams oops) and felt that the chararcters were all well crafted and didn't always seem to fit the allegorical roles, with even the antagonists having their moments and the protagonists having their failings.
Overall, this is truly an epic and I enjoyed the history, and although not always accurate I felt it was still plausible enough to class as historical fiction.
Overall, this is truly an epic and I enjoyed the history, and although not always accurate I felt it was still plausible enough to class as historical fiction.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In 17th century France, D'Artagnan, a poor teenager from the country, sets off for Paris hoping the join the Musketeers, elite swordsmen in the service of the King. But on his first day in Paris, he unwittingly offends not one, not two, but three of the best Musketeers - and is challenged to three duels!
This is a very long book, but the plot, which keeps getting more and more complicated and surprising, races along at a breakneck pace. It is one of the best adventure stories ever written - and it is based on real history! The only thing that might put some people off is the old-fashioned language.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An unusual book that reflects Dumas's views of both honour and chivalry as well as his interest in esoteric societies. Woven into the adventure romp are countless referernces to the philosophical dilemas that confront man's existence and most of all regarding his relationship with fellow man. It is hard not to identify with the politically incorrect charcters of the four heroes and even the villains lack any real malice.
By far and away the best aspect (for me) is the astoundingly uplifting quality of the narrative. Comparable to three pints of Youngs on an empty stomach after half a chapter you will feel that all is right with the world and after the battle scenes you may feel it necessary to re-enact the sword play with an old golf club.
Far outshines the authors other work and will provide you with many hours priceless entertainment.
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For the young at heart and adventurous in spirit
For the young at heart and adventurous in spirit, here are the amazing exploits, the exciting duels and, and the captivating romances of D'Artagnan and his swashbuckling companions... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gary Selikow
All hail the Joey Essex of 18th Century France
D'Artagnan doesn't seem like the brightest chap. He picks fights, squanders money, drinks and that is before he meets the equally bovine musketeers who are a trio intellectually... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Caterkiller
The Three Musketeers
Having read this many years ago, I could hardly remember why I used to enjoy Dumas so much, but this really is everything a classic should be. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S Riaz
disappointed
I ordered, or so I thought, the full 800 page Alexander Dumas novel.I recieved a 130 page children's book, with tatty linedrawing illustrations ! Read more
Published 4 months ago by alex f lee
Enjoyable even at 600+ pages!
It is said that Dumas writes like he is being paid by the word, and whilst that may be true, even at 600+ pages, the Three Musketeers holds the readers' attention well. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andrew Ives
Better than the film?
Having seen the new film I just had to get hold of a copy of the book to get the original tale. Not surprisingly, I guess, the somewhat dated language marred my full enjoyment of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by JulesAtCumbria
Not what we were expecting
We've read a few Ladybird classics, which our son has really enjoyed. But this is far too wordy for him. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Penny M
better than all the films
THere is a reason that classics are regarded as classics: they are timeless and very fun to read, often more fun than you would imagine. Read more
Published 9 months ago by rob crawford
Brilliant
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas has been one of my favourite pieces of fiction for as long as I can remember, due to growing up watching the classic 1970's Richard Lester... Read more
Published 17 months ago by T. Edgeworth
Heavyweight intrigue, romance & adventure
Apparently, when he was dying, Dumas said of death: "I shall tell her a story, and she will be kind to me. Read more
Published 21 months ago by LittleMoon
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