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After The Three Muskateers and Twenty Years After the adventurous story of Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D'Artagnan continues!The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later (French: Le Vicomte de Bragelonne ou Dix ans plus tard) is the last of the Musketeer novels. It is usually divided into four volumes and this first volume contains chapters 1-75. (Summary by Diana Majlinger)

Alexandre Dumas padre es un autor de gran éxito. Le debemos la trilogía de los Tres Mosqueteros, la figura de la novela de capa y espada. Como en el Conde de Monte Cristo, la Reina Margot, o el Vizconde de Bragelonne, la ardiente escritura de Dumas padre sumerge inmediatamente al oyente en la aventura. Las novelas de Dumas se publican en forma de serie, y el público es tan receptivo a ellas que los periódicos pagan a Dumas diez veces el precio que reciben sus compañeros de escritura; hoy en día, sigue presente en los corazones de los que aman la aventura, el combate y las líneas mordaz.

Der junge Seemann Edmond Dantes aus Marseille wird unschuldig in die Kerker der berüchtigten Festungsinsel If verschleppt. Von seinem merkwürdigen Mithäftling Abbe Faria erbt er ein riesiges Vermögen. Wie durch ein Wunder kann er nach 14 Jahren fliehen und kehrt als Graf von Monte Christo zurück. Die Verräter, die ihn einst in den Kerker brachten, sind inzwischen reiche und angesehene Bürger der Stadt Paris geworden. Er gewinnt ihr Vertrauen und bereitet einen grausamen Rachefeldzug vor. Alexandre Dumas' fesselnder Roman ist bis heute einer der romantischsten unter den großen Klassikern der Abenteuerliteratur geblieben.

"1100 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 19th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever. From Guy de Maupassant and Honoré de Balzac to Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "The Three Musketeers", "Les Misérables", "Madame Bovary" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame".

Guy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Fyodor Dostoevsky, are just some of the famous writers whose wit and wisdom are included in this audiobook, "700 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 19th Century". Between them, these authors are responsible for some of the most famous stories ever written, including "Crime and Punishment", "The Three Musketeers" and "Madame Bovary". This carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire, amuse, and entertain. These literary giants are considered among the greatest writers of the 19th Century.

Il Visconte di Bragelonne è il terzo e ultimo romanzo del ciclo dei moschettieri. Tra l'epopea e il romanzo picaresco, il dramma e la commedia di costume, si svolge nella Francia 'radiosa' di Luigi XIV. I quattro moschettieri - d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos e Aramis - ormai avanti negli anni, si ritrovano su sponde diverse, ma il saldo vincolo dell'amicizia non viene meno anche nei momenti di più forte intensità drammatica.

Роман о человеческих отношениях в обществе и семье, о влиянии условностей и лживой морали светского общества на душу человека.

"Il visconte di Bragelonne" è il terzo e ultimo romanzo del ciclo dei moschettieri. Tra l'epopea e il romanzo picaresco, il dramma e la commedia di costume, si svolge nella Francia 'radiosa' di Luigi XIV. I quattro moschettieri - d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos e Aramis - ormai avanti negli anni, si ritrovano su sponde diverse, ma il saldo vincolo dell'amicizia non viene meno anche nei momenti di più forte intensità drammatica.

Camille by Alexandre Dumas, fils, is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. It follows Marguerite Gautier, a beautiful courtesan, and Armand Duval, a young man who falls deeply in love with her. Despite their passion, Marguerite's failing health and the societal pressures force them apart. To secure Armand’s future, Marguerite makes the heartbreaking decision to leave him, and she eventually succumbs to her illness. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the harsh realities of society. Summary by Dream Audiobooks

Is it really a woman of your superiority who speaks of the proprieties of society? Are not women like you above all that? Was I to come delicately and hypocritically to offer your husband the sum he stood in need of? That is a course that would have been unworthy of him, of me, and of you. No, you know it well, the proprieties and dignity are nothing any longer, when passion or necessity predominates. Did your grandmother respect the dignity of her daughter when she gave her up to a prince? - Summary by From the Play Cast list: John de Hun: John Burlinson Nourvady: Kristin Gjerløw Godler: K. ...

The Queen's Necklace is historical fiction based on an actual scandal in the court of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI during 1784-85, "The Diamond Necklace Affair". The Diamond Necklace Affair contributed to the discrediting of the Marie Antoinette and the monarchy of Louis XVI prior to the French Revolution. The backdrop is the rebellious state of the French people due in part to adverse weather and crop failures affecting the food supply and price of bread during the 1780s, contrasted to the extravagance of the French monarchy. The Queen's Necklace is the 3rd novel in the Marie Antoinette ...

The Wolf-Leader by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of revenge, fantasy, and supernatural forces set in a small French village. The protagonist, Thibault, is a shoemaker who encounters a mysterious wolf in the forest after being mistreated by the local nobility. Thibault makes a pact with the wolf, gaining the ability to command wolves and control others’ actions. However, as he uses these powers to exact vengeance on those who wronged him, his humanity deteriorates. The villagers soon fear him, and he becomes increasingly isolated. In the end, Thibault's thirst for power and revenge leads to his ...

Terzo e ultimo romanzo del ciclo dei moschettieri, "Il visconte di Bragelonne", tra l'epopea e il romanzo picaresco, il dramma e la commedia di costume, si svolge nella Francia 'radiosa' di Luigi XIV. I quattro moschettieri - d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos e Aramis - ormai avanti negli anni, si ritrovano su sponde diverse, ma il vincolo saldo dell'amicizia non viene meno anche nei momenti di più forte intensità drammatica.

Auftakt eines riesigen Geschichtspanoramas, das vom Sohn des Sonnenkönigs bis in die Zeit der Französischen Revolution führt und die umstrittene, geheimnisvolle Person des Grafen Cagliostro zum Zentrum hat, welcher durch grandiose Frechheit und sekundäre "Talente" wie Alchemie und Hypnose am französischen Hof ein wildes Netz von Intrigen spannt und was ihm den Ruf und Ruhm eines des größten Hochstaplers aller Zeiten einbrachte, dessen Dreistigkeit sogar Goethe in Staunen versetzte.

The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. It is often considered, along with The Three Musketeers, as Dumas's most popular work. The writing of the work was completed in 1844. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet.The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and the Levant during the historical events of 1815–1838 (from just before the Hundred Days through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). The historical setting ...

Pourquoi le chat s'en va-t-il tout seul ? Les chats anglais sont-ils vraiment les plus distingués ? Par quel prodige cet animal maléfique est-il devenu, au fil du temps, l'ami incontournable du monde de la culture ? Vous trouverez réponse à ces épineuses questions, et à bien d'autres, dans notre sélection de 17 textes cultes commentés et mis en perspective. Une balade littéraire divertissante et instructive à travers les textes de Baudelaire, du Bellay, Dumas, Poe, Perrault, Carrol, Montaigne, Verlaine, Balzac, Renard, La Fontaine, Champfleury, Moncrif. Textes commentés par Sylvain Trias.

Two classic tales of high adventure, abridged, adapted, and thrillingly narrated by Jim Weiss! Travel to long-ago times of heroism and adventure in France and England, in these two classic stories that the whole family will enjoy. Violence is downplayed and the characters in the two swashbuckling stories are portrayed as humans with thoughts and feelings. Adapted and performed by master storyteller Jim Weiss.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 4 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Frankenstein" von Mary W. Shelley, "Der Freischütz" von Johann August Apel und "Der Werwolf" von Alexandre Dumas.

Der Holzschuhmacher Thibaut wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als ein reicher Edelmann zu sein. In einer stürmischen Winternacht rettet er einem großen Wolf, der vom Wolfsjägermeister Baron Jean de Vez und seinen Schergen gehetzt wurde, das Leben. Thibaut staunt nicht schlecht, als das gewaltige Tier sich in seiner Hütte urplötzlich in einen Menschen verwandelt und ihm ein verlockendes Angebot macht...

This adapted and condensed version of the tale by Alexandre Dumas will introduce children to beloved characters from the original novel and give them a taste of the adventure-filled classic.