Queen margot is a historical novel written in 1845 by alexandre dumas, pere. Alexandre dumas premium collection 27 novels in one volume. The ordinarily gloomy windows of the ancient royal residence were brilliantly lighted, and the squares and streets adjacent, usually so solitary after saint germain lauxerrois had struck the hour of nine, were crowded with people, although it was past. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. An analytical reading of alexandre dumas queen margot. By her marriage to henry iii of navarre later henry iv of france, she was queen of navarre and then france at her husbands 1589 accession to the latter throne. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Alexandre dumas 1802 1870 a historical fiction novel set in paris 1572 during charles ixs reign and the french wars of religion. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. Huguenots, took up arms and refused to negotiate until his sister was set free. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. A historical fiction novel set in paris 1572 during charles ixs reign and the french wars of religion. Her sister, elisabeth of valois, would become the third wife of king philip ii of spain, and her brother francis ii, married mary, queen of. Three of her brothers would become kings of france.
Young queen margot finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage amidst a religious war between catholics and protestants. Alexandre dumas books biography and list of works author. Released to coincide with the new miramac film starring isabelle adjani, this is. The three musketeers series, the marie antoinette novels, the count of monte cristo, the valois trilogy and more illustrated. Download queen margot audiobook by alexandre dumas. Feb 29, 2016 alexandre dumas premium collection 27 novels in one volume. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Alexandre dumas 18021870 a historical fiction novel set in paris 1572 during charles ixs reign and the french wars of religion. It is at a stirring period of french history, abounding in horrors and bloodshed, and in plots and intrigues, that m. Margaret of valois queen consort of navarre britannica. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Catherine also saw the years pass and still had no heir.
No none has ever written swashbuckling stories as well as alexandre dumas. Queen margot, taking the bastille, the man in the iron mask, the sicilian bandit, the conspirators, the hero of the people, the queens necklace ebook written by. Bartholomews massacre of 1572 and the events that unfold after. Set in 16th century france, the last valois series follow the last years of the valois monarchy. With isabelle adjani, daniel auteuil, jeanhugues anglade, vincent perez. Vances performance in no small way makes this recording a delight. Download or stream queen margot by alexandre dumas. Affect and visual memory in dumas representations of. Margaret of valois 15531615, queen consort of navarre and later also of france.
In my opinion, his three muskateers series is at the pinnacle of that genre. Marguerite, 14 may 1553 27 march 1615 was a french princess of the valois dynasty who became queen consort of navarre and later also of france. Queen margot historical novel e book alexandre dumas storytel. Staking all on love and losing, sheremains defiant in defeat. Marguerite, 14 may 1553 27 march 1615 was a french princess. This note regards alexandre dumas, pere, the father of alexandre dumas, fils son.
This vintage book contains a classic historical romance by the author of the three musketeers. This historical novel relates the stirring adventures. Dumas was attracted to the second half of the sixteenth century and to the reign of louis xiii. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas the three musketeers by. Queen margot is an actionadventure novel by probably the best actionadventure writer, alexander dumas. On monday, the 18th of august, 1572, there was a splendid festival at the louvre.
I am freefree as air, free as a bird,free, my queen. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Summary by publisher for further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Set in france in 1572, during the height of catholicprotestant wars, the story tells of conspiracies, plots, trysts, murders, poisonings and love. Young henry of navarre has both in abundance, but he has more. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Alexandre dumas premium collection 27 novels in one. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The setting of the story during the french wars of religion is interesting and is off the beaten historical track for most american readers. Queen margot, taking the bastille, the man in the iron mask, the sicilian bandit, the conspirators, the hero of the people, the queens necklace. Jordan journal of modern languages and literature vol.
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