Martin Guerre

by Alexandre Dumas

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Description Alexandre Dumas wrote the historical story "Martin Guerre". The narrative, which is based on actual events, is set in the 16th century and tells the fascinating story of a man by the name of Martin Guerre. The story examines issues of identity, deceit, love, and justice while taking place in rural France. Martin Guerre, the main character, is a young farmer who inexplicably disappears from his family and hamlet. Years later, a man claiming to be Martin Guerre makes a comeback, filling his loved ones with joy and optimism. However, when some individuals begin to question the veracity of his identification, doubts and suspicions start to surface. The story explores the complicated interactions between the impostor and Bertrande Guerre, Martin Guerre's wife, as the tale progresses. As they make their way through the maze of lies, allegiance, and treachery that surround Martin Guerre's homecoming, readers are taken on an engrossing trip by the novel. This historical narrative is masterfully brought to life by Alexandre Dumas, who brilliantly combines themes of intrigue, drama, and romance. The author creates a realistic picture of life in rural France at that time via vivid descriptions and strong characters. The intriguing and thought-provoking book "Martin Guerre" examines how, in the midst of deceit and uncertainty, people nevertheless yearn for love, truth, and justice.

Author Biography

Alexandre Dumas was born on 24 July 1802, was also called Alexandre Dumas père, and was a French writer. His historic books of high adventure were initially published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Dumas's father's aristocratic rank helped the youthful Alexandre acquire work with Louis- Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as a writer, a career which led to early success. His father, General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was born in the French province of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) to Alexandre Antoine Davy de la Pailleterie, a French nobleman, and Marie-Cessette Dumas, an African slave. At 14, his father took Thomas-Alexandre to France, where he studied at a military school and joined the army for what turned out to be a distinguished career. He was known to have had somewhere around four ill-conceived children, but scholars believe it was seven. On 5 December 1870, Alexandre Dumas died at the age of 68. He was buried at his birthplace of Villers-Cotterêts in the branch of Aisne. His death was overlooked by the Franco-Prussian war. The Paris Métro named a station in his honor. In 2002, Alexandre Dumas' remains were re-buried at the Panthéon of Paris. His last novel, The Knight of Sainte-Hermine, was published in 2005. It highlighted a fictional character killing Lord Nelson (Nelson was shot and killed by an unknown sharpshooter).

Details

  • ISBN 9358595639
  • ISBN-13 9789358595635
  • Title Martin Guerre
  • Author Alexandre Dumas
  • Format Paperback
  • Year 2023
  • Pages 46
  • Publisher Double 9 Books
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