02151cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450045001452640051001903000047002413360026002883370026003143380036003405000031003765080029004075201246004365340045016826530022017276530015017497000031017648560042017957541UtSlPG20260610133209.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aDumas, Alexandre,d1802-187010aQuotes and Images from Celebrated Crimes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-01  aProduced by David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench literature  aQuotations1 aWidger, David,d1932-2021?40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7541