Set in France in the 17th century, Dumas'' cl assic novel follows the fortunes of D''Artagnan, a poor Gasco n gentleman, who arrives in Paris to join the King''s Muskete ers '
Author Biography
Alexandre Dumas was a French playwright, historian and prolific novelist, penning a string of successful books including The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Monte Cristo (1845), and Twenty Years After(1845). His novels have been translated into a hundred different languages and inspired over two hundred films. In his day Dumas was as famous for his financial irresponsibility and flamboyant lifestyle as for his writing. Dumas died in 1870.
