The Vicomte de Bragelonne: Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three / Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After"

Alexandre Dumas

Nov 2022 · DigiCat

About this eBook

'The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later' is a novel by Alexandre Dumas. It is the third and last of The d'Artagnan Romances, following 'The Three Musketeers' and 'Twenty Years After'. Set in the 1660s and concerned with the early reign of Louis XIV, the novel has been called an "origins" story of the King, "a tale about the education of a young man who went on to rule for over 70 years and become one of France's most beloved monarchs." Naturally, in a novel about Dumas' musketeers, the characters play an important role in Louis' education.

About the author

Alexandre Dumas (24 July 1802 – 5 December 1870), also known as Alexandre Dumas père (French for 'father'), was an illustrious French writer whose works have captivated readers around the globe. His literary career flourished in the 19th century amid the cultural movement of Romanticism, and his narratives are renowned for their vivid characterization and thrilling plots embodying the triumph of justice and honor (Schopp and Deak, 1988). Dumas's lineage as the son of General Thomas-Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie (who was the first person of color to become a brigadier general in the French army) and Marie-Louise Labouret, infused his writing with a rich tapestry of historical insight and human depth. His masterpiece, 'The Three Musketeers,' is celebrated for its adventurous spirit and has become synonymous with the swashbuckling genre. Another significant work, 'The Vicomte de Bragelonne,' reflects Dumas's intricate plot weaving and mastery of serialized storytelling, as it unfolds the later life of the charismatic musketeers (Maurois, 1957). This novel is just one entry in Dumas's impressive body of work, which includes plays, travel books, and numerous novels that delineate his robust narrative style and immense contribution to French literature. Dumas's legacy persists in his profound influence on subsequent generations of writers and his enduring popularity in adaptations across various forms of media.