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Dive into Dumass captivating play that explores the passionate romantic escapades and honorable duels of American naval hero John Paul Jones as he navigates life ashore in France. This rich narrative was later transformed into a novel, offering a deeper glimpse into his adventures and character. - Summary by ToddHW

Delve into the captivating world of English history with Catherine Howard, a riveting play that explores the life of the ill-fated fifth wife of Henry VIII. Adapted from the acclaimed work of Alexandre Dumas, the celebrated author of The Musketeers, this historical drama unfolds in three acts, intertwining love, ambition, and tragedy. Join us for a mesmerizing journey as we bring to life the drama and intrigue of a time when the throne, the tomb, and the scaffold were inextricably linked. Summary by ToddHW

Is it truly a woman of your stature who dares to discuss the conventions of society? Are not women like you above such matters? Should I have approached you with a delicate and insincere offer to help your husband with his financial troubles? That would be unworthy of him, of me, and of you. You know as well as I do that propriety and dignity fade away when passion or necessity takes control. Did your grandmother uphold the dignity of her daughter when she surrendered her to a prince? - Summary by From the Play

In the world of high society, where fashion and refinement reign supreme, audiences once flocked to witness the enchanting play of Mademoiselle de Belle Isle. Yet, one cant help but wonder if these aristocrats would have recoiled at an English adaptation of Dumas clever work, deeming it too risqué. Was it a lack of understanding on their part, or does the French language possess a unique allure that softens the impact of its themes? Join us as we explore this captivating tale, brought to life by a talented cast.

On the eve of his wedding to the beautiful Mercedes, Edmond Dantès is betrayed by jealous rivals and wrongfully imprisoned for treason. Locked away in the dreadful Château d'If, he spends years plotting his escape and planning a brilliant revenge against those who destroyed his life. As the mysterious and powerful Count of Monte Cristo, he returns to exact justice, but along the way, he faces his own vulnerability.

"Ce livre audio est né de notre amitié. Nous avions le profond désir d'une conversation intime sur les sujets qui nous tiennent à coeur." Un livre audio limpide et lumineux pour apprendre le métier de vivre. Un moine, un philosophe, un psychiatre.

Marguerite Gautier, vom Luxus verwöhnte Mätresse zahlungskräftiger Herren der Gesellschaft, lernt mit dem jungen Armand Duval die echte Liebe kennen. Um seinetwillen ist sie bereit, ihr unmoralisches Leben aufzugeben, um mit ihm ein einfaches Leben auf dem Lande zu beginnen. Wäre da nur nicht Armands Vater, der um die Familienehre fürchtet. Mit seinem 1848 erschienenen Roman setzte Alexandre Dumas dem Typus der sündigen, aber edelmütigen Kurtisane ein literarisches Denkmal.

"Eugène Onéguine, le roman en vers de Pouchkine, est le plus grand livre jamais écrit en russe. Le traduire aura été le travail de ma vie. J'ai voulu en conserver une voix vivante, en demandant à ma mère, Daredjan, qui m'a transmis la langue et le connaît par cœur, de dire le texte russe. Ce n'est pas une lecture d'artiste, (les plus grands acteurs russes ont enregistré 'leur' Onéguine), c'est le témoignage d'une lecture familiale, de la façon dont ce roman, - dont ce poème - peut vivre, au jour le jour, dans le cœur de chaque Russe."

Young nobleman d’Artagnan has arrived in Paris intent on joining the guardians of King Louis XIII. He befriends the regiment’s most formidable musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, and together they unite in their commitment to uphold justice. Soon, a royal indiscretion thrusts them into an audacious escapade of courtly intrigue, thwarted romance, and daring rescue. But it’s the Machiavellian schemes of a powerful enemy and the wicked seductions of an ingenious female spy that will be their greatest challenges.

Joan Goodwin é obcecada pelo Universo desde que se entende por gente. Atenciosa e reservada, ela está satisfeita com a vida de professora universitária e como tia de Frances, sua sobrinha precoce. Isso até se deparar com um anúncio da Nasa à procura de mulheres cientistas interessadas em integrar o primeiro projeto do programa Ônibus Espacial. De repente, tudo o que Joan mais quer é ser uma das poucas pessoas a ir para o espaço.

On the day of his wedding, Edmond Dantès is falsely accused of treason, arrested, and imprisoned without trial in a grim island fortress off Marseilles. A fellow prisoner inspires Dantès to escape and guides him to a fortune in treasure. Dantès returns home under the pseudonym of the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, in order to avenge himself on the men who conspired to destroy him.

Drei Romane in einer Box für alle, die sich immer wieder gerne von der Liebe in ihren seltsamen Verwicklungen überraschen lassen wollen und die es schätzen, wenn in Romanen die Frauen nicht ganz und gar von dieser Welt sind und die Männer es zumindest zu sein scheinen.

De jonge, avontuurlijke d'Artagnan vormt samen met zijn vrienden Athos, Portos en Aramis de Musketiers, het elitecorps van de Franse koning. De Drie Musketiers is een vurige verhaal vol drama, humor, liefdesaffaires en dodelijk machtsspel aan het Franse hof. Het is de meest bekende en populaire roman van de grote Franse schrijver Alexandre Dumas - op de voet gevolgd door het meer sinistere 'De Graaf van Monte Christo'. Over de romans van Dumas schreef de Britse auteur en historicus Simon Sebag Montefiore: "Ze blijven niet alleen tijdloos, ze zijn ook universeel.

Dejaté sumergir en una historia emocionante desde el principio en la que el destino del protagonista depende del bulbo de un tulipán. La excelente mezcla de novela de aventuras, histórica y romántica dan como resultado un fabuloso relato de Alejandro DumasLos hermanos De Witt, protegidos del gran rey Luis de Francia, encuentra la muerte a manos de la enloquecida población de La Haya, que les cree culpables de conspiración.

Die spannende Geschichte führt uns nach Frankreich in das Jahr 1660, an den Hof König Ludwigs XIV. Die Minister Colbert und Fouquet, die schöne Louise und die ehrgeizige Natalie, der heimtückische Eugene Duval und der aufrichtige Jacques d'Artagnan - sie alle sind als Freunde oder Feinde am Schicksal eines geheimnisvollen Mannes interessiert. Denn dieser Mann ist der verschollen geglaubte Zwillingsbruder des Königs.

"Vent'anni dopo" è il romanzo centrale della Trilogia dei Moschettieri. Sul finale dei "Tre Moschettieri", i quattro amici prendono strade differenti all'indomani della presa della Rochelle, ciascuno con le proprie speranze. Vent'anni dopo lo scenario è profondamente mutato: è il 1648, Richelieu e Luigi XIII sono morti, mentre Luigi XIV - il futuro Re Sole - non ha che dieci anni ed è la madre, Anna d'Austria, a governare la Francia con il ruolo di Reggente appoggiandosi al primo ministro cardinale Mazzarino.

In 1844, Alexandre Dumas published The Three Musketeers, a novel so famous and still so popular today that it scarcely needs introduction. Shortly thereafter he wrote a sequel, Twenty Years After, that resumed the adventures of his swashbuckling heroes. Later, toward the end of his career, Dumas wrote The Red Sphinx, another direct sequel to The Three Musketeers that begins not 20 years later but a mere 20 days afterward. The Red Sphinx picks up right where the The Three Musketeers left off.

Der Holzschuhmacher Thibaut wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als ein reicher Edelmann zu sein. In einer stürmischen Winternacht rettet er einem großen Wolf, der vom Wolfsjägermeister Baron Jean de Vez und seinen Schergen gehetzt wurde, das Leben. Thibaut staunt nicht schlecht, als das gewaltige Tier sich in seiner Hütte urplötzlich in einen Menschen verwandelt und ihm ein verlockendes Angebot macht...

On connait Alexandre Dumas pour ses nombreux romans universellement reconnus. Mais on sait moins qu'il fut féru d'Histoire et écrivit aussi de nombreux livres historiques. Cette biographie de Jules César, menée avec une exceptionnelle virtuosité, est le parfait exemple de l'art littéraire de Dumas. D'une biographie qui pourrait paraître au premier abord aride, il nous mène dans les dédales de la grande Histoire avec sa fougue littéraire.

Collected here are two different versions of the classic story. It includes not only the original, written by E. T. A. Hoffman, but also the translation/adaptation by the famous novelist Alexandre Dumas (The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, The Man in the Iron Mask). These, in turn, inspired the world-famous Tchaikovsky ballet. Listeners can finally compare and contrast the two different versions, and thrill to the story in both its multifaceted variations.