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A Gil Blas in California by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary
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Set during the California gold rush of 1849, this story explores a vibrant period of American expansion, previously overlooked by English-speaking audiences since its original publication in 1852. Written by Alexandre Dumas, the narrative reflects his literary prowess at a peak time in his career. Speculation surrounds the inspiration behind the tale, possibly influenced by Dumas's relationship with Ada Isaacs Menken, whose captivating presence may have sparked creative discussions about the era's adventurous spirit and romantic entanglements.
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A Gil Blas in California by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary, Alexandre Dumas
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- 2003
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- Title
- A Gil Blas in California by Alexandre Dumas, Fiction, Literary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alexandre Dumas
- Publisher
- Wildside Press
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9781592244393
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set during the California gold rush of 1849, this story explores a vibrant period of American expansion, previously overlooked by English-speaking audiences since its original publication in 1852. Written by Alexandre Dumas, the narrative reflects his literary prowess at a peak time in his career. Speculation surrounds the inspiration behind the tale, possibly influenced by Dumas's relationship with Ada Isaacs Menken, whose captivating presence may have sparked creative discussions about the era's adventurous spirit and romantic entanglements.