Quotes and Images from Celebrated Crimes by Alexandre Dumas
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"Quotes and Images from Celebrated Crimes" by Alexandre Dumas is a collection of historical accounts and narratives that delve into infamous crimes throughout history. Written in the early 19th century, this work spans various significant events and figures across different regions, providing rich historical context intertwined with dramatic storytelling. The book likely aims to portray the darker aspects of human nature and the sociopolitical intricacies surrounding notable criminal acts. The collection contains
eighteen narratives, each detailing a unique crime or figure, such as the notorious Borgias and the haunting story of Beatrice Cenci. Dumas explores both the historical significance and the chilling facts of these crimes, often highlighting the brutality of their respective eras. Through vivid descriptions and emotive language, he takes the reader through the tumultuous tales of figures like Mary Stuart, Urbain Grandier, and the enigmatic Man in the Iron Mask, while also commenting on the moral complexities that accompany these events. Overall, Dumas's work serves as both a cautionary tale and a fascinating glimpse into the violent histories that have shaped society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Widger, David, 1932-2021 |
| Title | Quotes and Images from Celebrated Crimes |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature |
| Subject | Quotations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7541 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07541-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 529 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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