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The Paris Classics Collection: Stories of the City immerses you in the rich, timeless world of Paris through a collection of iconic stories that span the spectrum of passion, revolution, romance, and intrigue. From the bustling streets to the glittering ballrooms, some of the greatest novels of all time transport you to the heart of one of the world's most captivating cities. Featuring unforgettable characters, dramatic plots, and a deep dive into the human spirit, this collection showcases the best of Parisian storytelling.

The French Classics Collection brings together 18 of the greatest works of fiction ever written in French - here collected into one audiobook and all translated into English. Featuring grand epics of love, loss, and survival, as in Les Miserables, to tales of adventure in Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, and romances such as Madame Bovary, alongside many more grand stories from 17th, 18th, and 19th century France, this collection will whisk you away into other worlds with some of the greatest characters in literature within some of the greatest novels ever written.

Frankreich am Vorabend der Revolution – die Affäre um das teure Halsband, das die Königin abgelehnt und sich scheinbar unter Hand beschafft hat, sorgt für erste Erschütterungen des Thrones. Keiner der Beteiligten geht unbeschadet daraus hervor – oder doch? Trotz einiger historischer Freiheiten ein pralles Geschichtsgemälde einer brennenden Epoche. Hinweis: Der Text kann Worte und Wendungen enthalten, deren Klischees nicht mehr heutigen Wertvorstellungen entsprechen. Das Buch ist jedoch ein Produkt seiner Zeit und soll hier in möglichst originalgetreuer Gestalt präsentiert werden.

Cerita klasik tentang Edmond Dantes, pelaut muda yang sengaja dipenjarakan atas tuduhan palsu, serta strateginya yang cemerlang untuk membalas dendam kepada orang-orang yang mengkhianatinya. Kehidupannya yang tenang, dan rencananya untuk menikahi si cantik Mercedes, buyar seketika sewaktu sahabat masa kecilnya, Fernand, membohonginya karena menginginkan Mercedes untuk dirinya sendiri.

Frankreich in der ersten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts – es ist die Zeit von großen Veränderungen, die nach der Revolution von 1789 zu einer stürmischen wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung und einer tiefgreifenden sozialen Umschichtung führten. Gabriel Lambert ist ein Mann mit einer besonderen Fähigkeit und einem großen Wunsch: er kann die Feder grandios führen, er will unbedingt nach Paris. Henri de Faverne ist ein Mann mit zwei dunklen Geheimnissen – eines über seine Herkunft, das andere über seinen Reichtum. Welches ist die Beziehung zwischen diesen beiden Männern?

Dumas's 'Celebrated Crimes' was not written for children. The novelist has spared no language--has minced no words--to describe the violent scenes of a violent time.In some instances facts appear distorted out of their true perspective, and in others the author makes unwarranted charges. The careful, mature reader, for whom the books are intended, will recognize, and allow for, this fact. (from publisher's note)The first volume comprises the annals of the Borgias and the Cenci. The name of the noted and notorious Florentine family has become a synonym for intrigue and violence, and yet the ...

The Black Tulip is a historical novel set during the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 17th century. When Cornelius van Baerle nears success in breeding a perfect black tulip, jealousy and political intrigue lead to his wrongful imprisonment. A tale of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance.

Avril 1625. D'Artagnan, tout juste arrivé de Gascogne, a pour ambition de rejoindre la compagnie des mousquetaires du roi Louis XIII. Aux côtés d'Athos, d'Aramis et de Porthos, il lui faudra déjouer les intrigues du cardinal de Richelieu qui tente de compromettre la reine avec l'aide de la sournoise Milady de Winter

Edmond Dantes is falsely accused of treason on the day of his marriage. He is directly imprisoned in the fortress of If without any investigations being conducted. Edmond does not give up and he is determined to find his way out. The endpoint is the Isle of Monte Cristo which hides a great fortune.

Part local legend of a dark and dangerous Wolf-Leader, part childhood memories of his home near Villers-Cotterets, in Aisne, Dumas here penned a chilling supernatural encounter between man and the devil. Our hero, Thibault the shoemaker, is beaten on the orders of the Lord of Vez for hunting in the lord's forest. With Thibault's resentment at his treatment by the world at its height, the devil sees his chance and, in the guise of a wolf, proposes a deal which Thibault accepts; the ever available trade of one's soul for evil power.

On connait Alexandre Dumas pour ses nombreux romans universellement reconnus. Mais on sait moins qu'il fut féru d'Histoire et écrivit aussi de nombreux livres historiques. Cette biographie de Jules César, menée avec une exceptionnelle virtuosité, est le parfait exemple de l'art littéraire de Dumas. D'une biographie qui pourrait paraître au premier abord aride, il nous mène dans les dédales de la grande Histoire avec sa fougue littéraire.

Alexandre Dumas, el gran novelista de Los tres mosqueteros, y El conde de Montecristo, también se ocupó de la narración infantil con esta versión del clásico cuento de Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffman, titulado El Cascanueces y el rey ratón, de 1816. Dumas realizó una adaptación especialmente dirigida a los niños, y la publicó en 1844 con el título de Historia de un Cascanueces. Esta obra sirvió para fomentar la imaginación de muchas generaciones de niños.

La dama pálida (Histoire de la Dame pâle), aquí traducido como El vampiro, pero también conocido como La bella vampirizada y El vampiro de los Cárpatos, es un relato corto de Alexandre Dumas escrito en 1849 como parte de su recopilación de cuentos de terror Les Mille et un fantômes (Los mil y un fantasmas), se trata de un relato de influencia fantástica y sombría, ambientado en el corazón de los montes Cárpatos y relacionado con vampirismo literario. Este relato está dividido en cuatro partes: Los montes Cárpatos, El castillo de Brankovan, Los dos hermanos y El monasterio de Hango.

Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan—the four musketeers—find themselves caught between conflicting loyalties. Deep inside the Bastille, a young prisoner called merely "Philippe" has languished for eight long years, completely unaware of his real name or the nature of his crime. But Aramis knows his secret—a secret so dangerous that it could change the face of the French monarchy and topple the King from his throne! Will Aramis' cause divide the once indivisible band of musketeers?

This swashbuckling epic of intrigue, romance, and swordplay has earned a reputation as one of the most thrilling adventure novels ever written. A young Gascon nobleman, D'Artagnan, makes his way to Paris, hoping to join the Musketeers, a legion of heroes held in high esteem by the king. D'Artagnan quickly proves he has the heart of a Musketeer and earns himself a place beside Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Relying on their wits and skills with the sword, the Musketeers set out to preserve the honor of the king and foil the nefarious schemes of the wicked Cardinal Richelieu.

Full of French wit and wisdom, this superb collection is not to be missed. This book is a celebration of Alexandre Dumas' talent and contains 100 of his most celebrated quotes, including "Nothing succeeds like success", "All generalisations are dangerous, even this one" and "All human wisdom is contained in these two words - Wait and Hope". "100 Quotes by Alexandre Dumas" is the ideal read for anyone with an inquiring mind about the musings of one of the most renowned French authors.

This antiquarian book contains Alexandre Dumas's 1846 novel, "Captain Paul". A romantic romp of brave heroes, devious villains, desperate battles, and true love, this epic tale of high adventure and daring-do is highly recommended for fans of Dumas's work, and would make for a fantastic addition to any bookshelf. The novel is loosely based on the exploits of John Paul Jones, a captain in the American Navy during the revolutionary war. Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a famous French writer.

On the day of his wedding, Edmond Dantès is falsely accused of treason, arrested, and imprisoned without trial in a grim island fortress off Marseilles. A fellow prisoner inspires Dantès to escape and guides him to a fortune in treasure. Dantès returns home under the pseudonym of the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, in order to avenge himself on the men who conspired to destroy him.

In questo particolarissimo saggio dalle inclinazioni romanzesche, Alexandre Dumas condensa tutto il proprio amore per l’arte e per l'Italia. Nel 1840, incaricato di comporre un testo sulla Galleria degli Uffizi, Dumas finisce per creare un vivido affresco di tre protagonisti assoluti del Rinascimento: Michelangelo, Tiziano e Raffaello. In "Tre maestri", quindi, abbiamo il privilegio di assistere al dialogo fra un grande romanziere del XIX secolo e i suoi artisti prediletti, potendo contare su un rigoroso metodo di ricerca e sulla sensibilità estetica dell’autore.

Histoire d'un casse-noisette, Le soir de Noël, Marie trouve parmi les jouets un casse-noisette en forme de bonhomme. Jaloux, son frère Fritz brise les dents du jouet. La nuit venue, la fillette refuse de se coucher sans avoir installé au mieux son casse-noisette dans l'armoire quand, à minuit, des bruits se font entendre. Marie découvre avec terreur son parrain Drosselmayer assis sur l'horloge et voit des milliers de souris commandées par un roi à sept têtes. Tandis que les rongeurs se rangent en ordre de bataille "