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Alexandre Dumas fils

    July 27, 1824 – November 27, 1895

    Alexandre Dumas fils was a French playwright and novelist whose work was deeply shaped by his personal experiences and the social attitudes of his era. His writing frequently explored moral dilemmas, particularly the status of illegitimate children and the position of women in society. Dumas fils gained renown through his successful adaptations of his novels for the stage, establishing himself as a creator of modern French tragedy. His literary legacy lies in his candid portrayal of relationships and social conventions, which continues to resonate.

    The Son of Clemenceau
    The Son of Clemenceau by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary
    Camille by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary
    The Clemenceau Case
    Camille: (La Dame Aux Camilias)
    La Dame Aux Camelias
    • 2022
    • 2021

      The Clemenceau Case

      • 150 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The narrative unfolds through a letter from Pierre Clemenceau, an illegitimate child, to a judge while he is imprisoned. Reflecting on his troubled upbringing, he critiques the societal injustices faced by women and children in 19th-century France. Pierre's life is marked by bullying, distrust, and a descent into crime, stemming from his mother's secrecy about his father. He grapples with guilt over his mother's struggles and questions a society that absolves men of paternal responsibility. This edition presents a classic work of French literature for contemporary readers.

      The Clemenceau Case
    • 2021

      Der Gehenkte von la Piroche

      Eine sonderbare Geschichte

      In "La Piroche" wird ein zum Tode Verurteilter mit der Aussicht auf den Ozean konfrontiert, die ihm Trost spenden soll. Doch die Situation entwickelt sich unerwartet und bringt eine bizarre Wendung mit sich.

      Der Gehenkte von la Piroche
    • 2012

      Die TREDITION CLASSICS Hardcover-Ausgabe veröffentlicht Klassiker der Weltliteratur aus über zwei Jahrtausenden, die größtenteils vergriffen waren. Ziel ist es, diese Werke als gedruckte Bücher wieder zugänglich zu machen und die Kultur zu fördern, damit sie nicht in Vergessenheit geraten.

      Die Dame mit den Kamelien
    • 2012

      La série TREDITION CLASSICS, publiée par tredition à Hambourg, vise à préserver et promouvoir la littérature ancienne de plus de deux millénaires. Elle rend accessibles des ouvrages souvent épuisés, diffusant ainsi des classiques de la littérature mondiale dans plusieurs langues.

      La dame aux camélias
    • 2011

      "Claudius Ruprecht, an orphan unaware of his lineage, embarks on a journey through Germany after joining Wilna University. In Munich, he becomes embroiled in a duel with Major von Sendlingen and seeks refuge with a girl he saved. However, an old beggar woman reveals his true identity, leading to a revenge plot against him."

      The Son of Clemenceau
    • 2006

      Alexandre Dumas "fils," the son of a Paris dressmaker, was educated by his father, the famous author Dumas "père." Despite his privileged upbringing, he grappled with the memory of his mother, reflected in his works like "Camille" and "The Son of Clemenceau." He passed away in 1895 and is buried in Montmartre, Paris.

      The Son of Clemenceau by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary
    • 2004

      Occhi neri, capelli d’ebano e pelle di pesca. Lei è Marguerite Gautier, la fanciulla più affascinante e chiacchierata di Parigi. Le donne la invidiano, gli uomini la desiderano, tutti ne parlano. Ma Marguerite è un lusso per pochi e sa come tenere al guinzaglio i suoi spasimanti, siano abbienti signori o irrequieti rampolli di buona famiglia. Eppure per il timido e gentile Armand Duval, appena giunto in città, lei è solo la più bella ragazza mai vista, l’unica capace di far battere il suo cuore e di umiliarlo nello stesso tempo. Deciso a conoscerla nonostante tutto, Armand scoprirà che dietro la vita sfrenata di Marguerite si celano malattia e solitudine, e lotterà per conquistarne non il fragile corpo, bensì ciò che nessuno prima di allora ha mai avuto: il cuore.

      La signora delle camelie. La vita a vent'anni
    • 2004

      The narrative revolves around Duplessis, who transforms into the character Violetta Valéry, embodying themes of love and sacrifice. Originally adapted into a play titled Camille, it later inspired Verdi's renowned opera, La Traviata, in 1853. The story explores the complexities of societal expectations and personal desires, showcasing the poignant journey of its central character through love, loss, and redemption.

      Camille by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary