It is the year 1627, and young d'Artagnan comes to Paris with a dream - to become a King's Musketeer. Three of these brave soldiers - Porthos, Athos and Aramis - soon become his friends. After a short time d'Artagnan has fallen in love and into great danger. Can the three musketeers and d'Artagnan fight against the evil plans of the beautiful Milady and the cruel Cardinal Richelieu?
Die bewegende Geschichte einer bedingungslosen Leidenschaft erzählt von der rätselhaften Manon Lescaut, die als Femme fatale die Fantasie von Männern und Frauen seit Jahrhunderten beschäftigt. Ihre Eltern schicken sie ins Kloster, doch der junge Chevalier des Grieux kreuzt ihren Weg und verfällt ihr sofort. Er gibt seine Pläne auf und stellt sich gegen Kirche und Konventionen, angetrieben von blinder Leidenschaft. Ihre wilde Ehe wird von der Gesellschaft aufmerksam beobachtet, da sie privilegiert, aber geächtet sind und nur zwischen Freund und Feind unterscheiden können. In ihrem dramatischen Finale in der Neuen Welt können weder Gold, Manons Reize noch des Grieux' Herkunft die Heldin retten. Abbé Prévost, der Autor, schuf mit seinem Roman eine der furiosesten Frauengestalten, die zahlreiche Bearbeitungen in Literatur, Musik und Film inspirierte. Kristina Maidt-Zinke hebt in ihrem Nachwort hervor, dass Manons Name zur Chiffre geworden ist und ihre Anziehungskraft ungebrochen bleibt. Die spannendsten Abenteuer erlebt man jedoch immer noch, wenn man ihre Geschichte liest. Die Neuübersetzung verdeutlicht Prévosts Rolle als Wegbereiter der romantischen Empfindsamkeit.
Alexandre Dumas, père (French for "father", akin to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (1802-1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including The Count of Monte Cristo (1845), The Three Musketeers (1844), and The Man in the Iron Mask (1848) were serialized, and he also wrote plays and magazine articles and was a prolific correspondent. Though best known now as a novelist, He earned his first fame as a dramatist. His Henri III et sa Cour (1829) was the first of the great Romantic historical dramas produced on the Paris stage, preceding Victor Hugo's more famous Hernani (1830). He was also a wellknown travel writer, writing such books as From Paris to Cadiz (1847), and Travel Impressions: In Russia (1860). His other works include Twenty Years After (1845), The Two Dianas (1846), Queen Margot (1845), The Black Tulip (1850), The Wolf-Leader (1857), and The Knight of Sainte-Hermine (1869).
Set in 1625, the narrative follows young D'Artagnan, who arrives in Paris eager to join the king's musketeers. His initial confrontations with the seasoned musketeers—Porthos, Aramis, and Athos—quickly turn into camaraderie when they unite against the Cardinal's guards. Their friendship deepens as they embark on a quest to locate a missing woman, facing court intrigues and the treacherous Milady, a spy determined to undermine Queen Anne. This volume captures D'Artagnan's journey filled with adventure, loyalty, and political machinations.
Set in a vibrant historical context, the novel features a clever jester who dares to mock royalty and cleverly outmaneuvers a knight in battle. This character-driven tale showcases Dumas's talent for crafting memorable personalities and engaging plots. The book is a collaboration with Auguste Maquet and is celebrated among Dumas's works, appealing to both fans and collectors. Accompanying the text is a new biography of Dumas, enhancing the reader's understanding of the author behind the iconic stories.