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100 1 _aDumas, Alexandre,
_d1802-1870
245 1 0 _aWidger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of Dumas' Celebrated Crimes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-01-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of Dumas' Celebrated Crimes" by David Widger is a collection of notable quotes from Alexandre Dumas' historical narratives about infamous crimes, written in the 19th century. This compilation serves to highlight the most striking passages from Dumas' original work, illuminating the themes of intrigue, violence, and moral complexity that permeate his stories. The likely topic centers around Dumas' exploration of tragic historical figures involved in notorious criminal acts. The book is structured around various tales of historical crimes, each presenting a detailed account of the events surrounding figures such as the Borgias, Mary Stuart, and the infamous Marquise de Brinvilliers. Each quotation encapsulates a key moment or theme from Dumas' broader narratives, showcasing the dramatic tension and ethical dilemmas faced by these characters. For instance, the accounts span from the intricate power plays of the Italian Renaissance to the anguished fate of Mary Stuart, reflecting on the larger social and political dynamics of their times. Through these snippets, readers are given a glimpse into the macabre yet captivating world that Dumas painted, full of passion and peril, which invites further exploration of the full texts from which they are drawn. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aQuotations
700 1 _aWidger, David,
_d1932-2021?
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3617
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