About the Book: The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers was an instant success, largely due to Dumas transformation
of the historical fiction genre. In The Three Musketeers, contrary to popular
practice at the time, history acted as a backdrop for the story rather than the
primary element, making it a fun and accessible read. The story follows young
dArtagnan and his friends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis as they defend honor amidst
the power struggles of 17th-century France. Still popular with readers today,
this classic is now available in a chic and affordable edition as part of the
Word Cloud Classics series
About the Author: Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas (1802--1870)