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Dumas, Alexandre
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1870
Dumas, Alexander
Dumas, Alexandre, pere
père, Alexandre Dumas
Widger, David
1932
Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of Dumas' Celebrated Crimes
This etext was produced by David Widger
"Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of Dumas' Celebrated Crimes" by David Widger is a collection of notable quotes from Alexandre Dumas' historical narratives about infamous crimes, written in the 19th century. This compilation serves to highlight the most striking passages from Dumas' original work, illuminating the themes of intrigue, violence, and moral complexity that permeate his stories. The likely topic centers around Dumas' exploration of tragic historical figures involved in notorious criminal acts. The book is structured around various tales of historical crimes, each presenting a detailed account of the events surrounding figures such as the Borgias, Mary Stuart, and the infamous Marquise de Brinvilliers. Each quotation encapsulates a key moment or theme from Dumas' broader narratives, showcasing the dramatic tension and ethical dilemmas faced by these characters. For instance, the accounts span from the intricate power plays of the Italian Renaissance to the anguished fate of Mary Stuart, reflecting on the larger social and political dynamics of their times. Through these snippets, readers are given a glimpse into the macabre yet captivating world that Dumas painted, full of passion and peril, which invites further exploration of the full texts from which they are drawn. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: History - Other
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