The Man In The Iron Mask

The Man In The Iron Mask - Hardcover

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The Man In The Iron Mask

The Man In The Iron Mask - Hardcover

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by Alexandre Dumas (Author)

The Man in the Iron Mask is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas. The story is set in the late 17th century in France, during the reign of King Louis XIV. The novel is a sequel to The Three Musketeers and continues the adventures of the musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, along with their new companion, D'Artagnan. The novel revolves around the mysterious prisoner who is held captive in the Bastille, known only as the Man in the Iron Mask. The identity of the prisoner is a closely guarded secret, and the musketeers are tasked with uncovering the truth. As the story unfolds, the musketeers become embroiled in a web of political intrigue and dangerous plots, involving the King himself, his twin brother, and the powerful Minister of Finance, Fouquet. The musketeers must use all their skill and cunning to navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and uncover the truth behind the Man in the Iron Mask. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, filled with sword fights, daring escapes, and unexpected twists and turns. But it is also a powerful exploration of themes such as loyalty, friendship, and the corrupting influence of power. With its vivid characters, gripping plot, and rich historical detail, The Man in the Iron Mask is a classic of French literature, and a must-read for fans of adventure and historical fiction.The final volume of the Three Musketeers series.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Number of Pages: 548
Dimensions: 1.19 x 10 x 7 IN
Publication Date: September 10, 2010
ISBN9781169357655
Author Alexandre Dumas
PublisherKessinger Publishing
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2010
LanguageENG- English
Pages548
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas was born in 1802 at Villers-Cotterets in France. He received very little education but when he entered the household of the future king, Louis-Philippe, he began to read voraciously and then to write. He is best remembered for his historical novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Dumas died in 1870. Robin Buss was a writer and translator who worked for the Independent on Sunday and as television critic for The Times Educational Supplement. He published critical studies of works by Vigny and Cocteau, and three books on European cinema, The French Through Their Films (1988), Italian Films (1989) and French Film Noir (1994). He also translated a number of volumes for Penguin Classics. He died in 2006.

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