1802–1870 · French novelist and playwright
Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a French novelist and playwright.
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Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a French writer and dramatist known for adventure stories. Begin with The Count of Monte Cristo, a tale of wrongful imprisonment and revenge. Read or listen here: eBook, audiobook and 15-minute summary, and paperback, hardcover or large print, printed at cost, free to start.
Where to start with Alexandre Dumas
Start hereThe Count of Monte CristoSettle into a long revenge story, following a wronged sailor from imprisonment toward a new identity and a reckoning.
Read nextThe Three MusketeersChoose this for friendship and royal intrigue, following a young swordsman into secret missions alongside three loyal companions.
Read nextThe Black TulipFor a third Dumas choice, try The Black Tulip, which follows an imprisoned flower grower's struggle to raise a black tulip.
Alexandre Dumas's books in order
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Novels
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1843 | The Conspirators; Or, the Chevalier d'Harmental A young conspirator's love conflicts with his political loyalties. | Novel | 14 h 53 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1844 | The Count of Monte Cristo A wrongfully imprisoned man seeks revenge under a new identity. | Novel | 51 h 57 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1844 | The Three Musketeers A young swordsman and three friends face royal plots. | Novel | 25 h 57 min | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1844 | Amaury Love and duty come into conflict under the threat of illness. | Novel | 9 h 53 min | Free to startRead free |
| 5 | 1845 | Twenty Years After Four old friends face divided loyalties in two troubled kingdoms. | Novel | 27 h 26 min | Free to startRead free |
| 6 | 1845 | The Regent's Daughter Young lovers face divided loyalties amid plots against France’s regent. | Novel | 9 h 40 min | Free to startRead free |
| 7 | 1846 | Balsamo, the Magician; Or, the Memoirs of a Physician A mysterious adventurer serves a secret plot against kings. | Novel | 10 h 35 min | Free to startRead free |
| 8 | 1847 | The Vicomte de Bragelonne Four old friends face divided loyalties under a young king. | Novel | 21 h 27 min | Free to startRead free |
| 9 | 1847 | Louise de la Vallière A young king’s love draws Louise into court rivalries. | Novel | 19 h 5 min | Free to startRead free |
| 10 | 1847 | The Man in the Iron Mask A plot to replace the king divides four old friends. | Novel | 19 h 43 min | Free to startRead free |
| 11 | 1850 | The Black Tulip An imprisoned flower grower struggles to raise a black tulip. | Novel | 8 h 16 min | Free to startRead free |
| 12 | 1852 | The Countess of Charny A noblewoman faces marriage and loyalty during the French Revolution. | Novel | 7 h 43 min | Free to startRead free |
| 13 | 1857 | The Wolf-Leader A poor man's bargain with the devil brings dangerous consequences. | Novel | 10 h 8 min | Free to startRead free |
| 14 | · | The Hero of the People Love and loyalty are tested as the French monarchy falls. | Novel | 8 h 55 min | Free to startRead free |
| 15 | · | Love and Liberty Private lives unfold amid the upheaval of the French Revolution. | Novel | 14 h 58 min | Free to startRead free |
Stories and shorter works
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1849 | The Thousand and One Ghosts A gathering near Paris shares stories of the dead. | Stories | 6 h 24 min | Free to startRead free |
Letters and non-fiction
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1839 | Celebrated Crimes (Complete) Historical crimes reveal struggles over money, love and power. | Non-fiction | 70 h 1 min | Free to startRead free |
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About Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a French novelist and playwright. He was born in Villers-Cotterêts, lived in Paris, and died in Puys, near Dieppe. He wrote The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Monte Cristo (1844–1846), Twenty Years After (1845), and The Black Tulip (1850).
- Born
- 1802
- Died
- 1870
- Best known for
- The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, The Black Tulip
Questions about Alexandre Dumas
In what order should I read Alexandre Dumas?
Read in order of first publication, oldest first, as the table on this page shows. Or begin with the start picks if you would rather choose by mood and length before exploring further.
Where do I start with Alexandre Dumas?
Begin with The Count of Monte Cristo for a long adventure built around wrongful imprisonment and revenge. If friendship and royal plots appeal more, choose The Three Musketeers, which is shorter.
What is generally regarded as Alexandre Dumas's most famous book?
The Count of Monte Cristo is generally regarded as his most famous book, alongside The Three Musketeers. It follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor whose wrongful imprisonment leads to escape, a fortune and revenge under a new identity.
Which Alexandre Dumas books are the shortest?
By listening time, the shortest are The Thousand and One Ghosts (6 hours and 24 minutes), The Countess of Charny (7 hours and 43 minutes) and The Black Tulip (8 hours and 16 minutes).
Can I get Alexandre Dumas's books in print?
Yes. Every book here comes as a paperback, hardcover or large print, printed when you order; start free and you pay only the cost of printing. Choose the print format that suits you when browsing the books on this page.
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