Name: Martin Guerre
SKU: 58323885
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Author: Alejandro Dumas
ISBN: 9789358595635

Type

Physical Book

Author

Alejandro Dumas

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x0.3 cm

Weight

0.07 kg.

ISBN13

9789358595635

Synopsis "Martin Guerre"

Alexandre Dumas wrote the historical story "Martin Guerre". The narrative, which is based on actual events, is set in the 16th century and tells the fascinating story of a man by the name of Martin Guerre. The story examines issues of identity, deceit, love, and justice while taking place in rural France. Martin Guerre, the main character, is a young farmer who inexplicably disappears from his family and hamlet. Years later, a man claiming to be Martin Guerre makes a comeback, filling his loved ones with joy and optimism. However, when some individuals begin to question the veracity of his identification, doubts and suspicions start to surface. The story explores the complicated interactions between the impostor and Bertrande Guerre, Martin Guerre's wife, as the tale progresses. As they make their way through the maze of lies, allegiance, and treachery that surround Martin Guerre's homecoming, readers are taken on an engrossing trip by the novel. This historical narrative is masterfully brought to life by Alexandre Dumas, who brilliantly combines themes of intrigue, drama, and romance. The author creates a realistic picture of life in rural France at that time via vivid descriptions and strong characters. The intriguing and thought-provoking book "Martin Guerre" examines how, in the midst of deceit and uncertainty, people nevertheless yearn for love, truth, and justice.

Alejandro Dumas

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Alexandre Dumas is one of the most prolific and popular authors from France. He was born in 1802 in the city of Villers-Cotterets, and soon moved to Paris to work as a secretary for the Duke of Orléans. There, he completed his education on his own and began to take an interest in writing.
He started by writing plays, and then moved on to poems and long stories. However, his real success did not come until 1844, the year he released the work that would catapult him to fame: The Three Musketeers. The serial publication of this novel brought him a huge sum of money, but it also meant countless hours of work, many collaborators, and the production of up to eighty installments to meet the growing public demand.
After the publication of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, Dumas amassed a great fortune. However, his hedonistic nature led him to squander all he had earned and he soon found himself forced to exile in Belgium to escape his French creditors.
The Count of Monte Cristo, the pinnacle of the author's narrative, is considered one of the greatest adventure novels of all time.

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