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The Three Musketeers

By Alexandre Dumas, fils, Richard Pevear (Translator)

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| Hardcover | 9780670037797

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A major new translation of one of the most enduring works of literature from the award- winning, bestselling translator of Anna Karenina

First published in 1844, The Three Musketeers is the most famous of Alexandre Dumas's historical novels and one of the most popular aContinue

A major new translation of one of the most enduring works of literature from the award- winning, bestselling translator of Anna Karenina

First published in 1844, The Three Musketeers is the most famous of Alexandre Dumas's historical novels and one of the most popular adventure novels ever written. Dumas's swashbuckling epic chronicles the adventures of d'Artagnan, a brash young man from the countryside who journeys to Paris in 1625 hoping to become a musketeer and guard to King Louis XIII. Before long, he finds treachery and court intrigue—and also three boon companions, the daring swordsmen Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Together the four strive heroically to defend the honor of their queen against the powerful Cardinal Richelieu and the seductive spy Milady.

Richard Pevear, part of the husband/wife team responsible for award-winning translations of classic Russian literature, provides a flavorful and faithful rendition that conveys all of the wit, romance, and rollicking pace of the original French. Pevear also includes an edifying introduction to Dumas, his world, and his take on history, as well as explanatory notes, making this the edition par excellence for a new generation of readers.

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  • An ever entertaining author's classic story re-approached with a great new translation.

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  • The best book I've ever read! I came to this late - and to be honest I wasn't expecting to enjoy it. A couple of pages in I was hooked and at least a couple of meals were left to go cold because of it!

    Truly it's one of those stories where the characters are so alive, so wonderful, that when ... (continue)

    The best book I've ever read! I came to this late - and to be honest I wasn't expecting to enjoy it. A couple of pages in I was hooked and at least a couple of meals were left to go cold because of it!

    Truly it's one of those stories where the characters are so alive, so wonderful, that when you finish it, you feel as if you're saying goodbye to some dear friends. The following books were also very good (although maybe only for die-hard fans), but this is the one that I've come back to time and again to enjoy the fast-paced adventures and intrigues that D'Artagnan, Aramis, Porthos, and Athos are involved in.

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    sarboo said on Dec 23, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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