The Three Musketeers
(Author) Alexandre DumasDumas' most popular novel, The Three Musketeers, has long been a favourite with children, and its heroes are well-known from many a film and TV adaption. Set in France in the seventeenth century, it follows the fortunes of D'Artagnan, a poor Gascon gentleman, who arrives in Paris to join the Kings Musketeers and is befriended by three of them, Athos, Portos and Aramis, with whom he embarks upon a career of adventure and romance. Dumas is a brilliant story-teller- inexhaustively inventive, a master of dialogue and with a fine sense of drama and of historical period, he seizes the readers attention on the first page and holds it to the last. Everyman's Library Children's Classics reprints the first, and the best, English translation, by William Barrow.
Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas was a French writer known for his historical novels, including "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." His works are characterized by fast-paced adventure, intricate plots, and memorable characters. Dumas's storytelling prowess and vivid imagination have made him a significant figure in the development of the historical fiction genre. His most famous work, "The Count of Monte Cristo," is considered a classic of literature, exploring themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Dumas's contributions to literature continue to be celebrated for their enduring impact and entertainment value.