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Les Trois Mousquetaires #3
Vingt ans après, 1
Le lecteur des Trois Mousquetaires retrouvera dans Vingt Ans après ses héros favoris : Athos, Porthos, Aramis, ainsi que le gai, lucide et subtil d'Artagnan.
La Fronde et la Révolution d'Angleterre servent de cadre à leurs exploits, qui les mettent aux prises avec Mazarin et avec Cromwell. Roman historique ou roman de cape et d'épée ? Avec Le Vicomte de Bragelonne, la trilogie des Mousquetaires concilie heureusement les exigences des deux genres.
La Fronde et la Révolution d'Angleterre servent de cadre à leurs exploits, qui les mettent aux prises avec Mazarin et avec Cromwell. Roman historique ou roman de cape et d'épée ? Avec Le Vicomte de Bragelonne, la trilogie des Mousquetaires concilie heureusement les exigences des deux genres.
536 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1845
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Alexandre Dumas
6,981 books12.3k followersThis note regards Alexandre Dumas, père, the father of Alexandre Dumas, fils (son). For the son, see Alexandre Dumas fils.
Alexandre Dumas père, born Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was a towering figure of 19th-century French literature whose historical novels and adventure tales earned global renown. Best known for The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and other swashbuckling epics, Dumas crafted stories filled with daring heroes, dramatic twists, and vivid historical backdrops. His works, often serialized and immensely popular with the public, helped shape the modern adventure genre and remain enduring staples of world literature.
Dumas was the son of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, a celebrated general in Revolutionary France and the highest-ranking man of African descent in a European army at the time. His father’s early death left the family in poverty, but Dumas’s upbringing was nonetheless marked by strong personal ambition and a deep admiration for his father’s achievements. He moved to Paris as a young man and began his literary career writing for the theatre, quickly rising to prominence in the Romantic movement with successful plays like Henri III et sa cour and Antony.
In the 1840s, Dumas turned increasingly toward prose fiction, particularly serialized novels, which reached vast audiences through French newspapers. His collaboration with Auguste Maquet, a skilled plotter and historian, proved fruitful. While Maquet drafted outlines and conducted research, Dumas infused the narratives with flair, dialogue, and color. The result was a string of literary triumphs, including The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, both published in 1844. These novels exemplified Dumas’s flair for suspenseful pacing, memorable characters, and grand themes of justice, loyalty, and revenge.
The D’Artagnan Romances—The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte of Bragelonne—cemented his fame. They follow the adventures of the titular Gascon hero and his comrades Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, blending historical fact and fiction into richly imagined narratives. The Count of Monte Cristo offered a darker, more introspective tale of betrayal and retribution, with intricate plotting and a deeply philosophical core.
Dumas was also active in journalism and theater. He founded the Théâtre Historique in Paris, which staged dramatizations of his own novels. A prolific and energetic writer, he is estimated to have written or co-written over 100,000 pages of fiction, plays, memoirs, travel books, and essays. He also had a strong interest in food and published a massive culinary encyclopedia, Le Grand Dictionnaire de cuisine, filled with recipes, anecdotes, and reflections on gastronomy.
Despite his enormous success, Dumas was frequently plagued by financial troubles. He led a lavish lifestyle, building the ornate Château de Monte-Cristo near Paris, employing large staffs, and supporting many friends and relatives. His generosity and appetite for life often outpaced his income, leading to mounting debts. Still, his creative drive rarely waned.
Dumas’s mixed-race background was a source of both pride and tension in his life. He was outspoken about his heritage and used his platform to address race and injustice. In his novel Georges, he explored issues of colonialism and identity through a Creole protagonist. Though he encountered racism, he refused to be silenced, famously replying to a racial insult by pointing to his ancestry and achievements with dignity and wit.
Later in life, Dumas continued writing and traveling, spending time in Belgium, Italy, and Russia. He supported nationalist causes, particularly Italian unification, and even founded a newspaper to advocate for Giuseppe Garibaldi. Though his popularity waned somewhat in his final years, his literary legacy grew steadily. He wrote in a style that was accessible, entertaining, and emotionally reso
Alexandre Dumas père, born Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was a towering figure of 19th-century French literature whose historical novels and adventure tales earned global renown. Best known for The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and other swashbuckling epics, Dumas crafted stories filled with daring heroes, dramatic twists, and vivid historical backdrops. His works, often serialized and immensely popular with the public, helped shape the modern adventure genre and remain enduring staples of world literature.
Dumas was the son of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, a celebrated general in Revolutionary France and the highest-ranking man of African descent in a European army at the time. His father’s early death left the family in poverty, but Dumas’s upbringing was nonetheless marked by strong personal ambition and a deep admiration for his father’s achievements. He moved to Paris as a young man and began his literary career writing for the theatre, quickly rising to prominence in the Romantic movement with successful plays like Henri III et sa cour and Antony.
In the 1840s, Dumas turned increasingly toward prose fiction, particularly serialized novels, which reached vast audiences through French newspapers. His collaboration with Auguste Maquet, a skilled plotter and historian, proved fruitful. While Maquet drafted outlines and conducted research, Dumas infused the narratives with flair, dialogue, and color. The result was a string of literary triumphs, including The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, both published in 1844. These novels exemplified Dumas’s flair for suspenseful pacing, memorable characters, and grand themes of justice, loyalty, and revenge.
The D’Artagnan Romances—The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte of Bragelonne—cemented his fame. They follow the adventures of the titular Gascon hero and his comrades Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, blending historical fact and fiction into richly imagined narratives. The Count of Monte Cristo offered a darker, more introspective tale of betrayal and retribution, with intricate plotting and a deeply philosophical core.
Dumas was also active in journalism and theater. He founded the Théâtre Historique in Paris, which staged dramatizations of his own novels. A prolific and energetic writer, he is estimated to have written or co-written over 100,000 pages of fiction, plays, memoirs, travel books, and essays. He also had a strong interest in food and published a massive culinary encyclopedia, Le Grand Dictionnaire de cuisine, filled with recipes, anecdotes, and reflections on gastronomy.
Despite his enormous success, Dumas was frequently plagued by financial troubles. He led a lavish lifestyle, building the ornate Château de Monte-Cristo near Paris, employing large staffs, and supporting many friends and relatives. His generosity and appetite for life often outpaced his income, leading to mounting debts. Still, his creative drive rarely waned.
Dumas’s mixed-race background was a source of both pride and tension in his life. He was outspoken about his heritage and used his platform to address race and injustice. In his novel Georges, he explored issues of colonialism and identity through a Creole protagonist. Though he encountered racism, he refused to be silenced, famously replying to a racial insult by pointing to his ancestry and achievements with dignity and wit.
Later in life, Dumas continued writing and traveling, spending time in Belgium, Italy, and Russia. He supported nationalist causes, particularly Italian unification, and even founded a newspaper to advocate for Giuseppe Garibaldi. Though his popularity waned somewhat in his final years, his literary legacy grew steadily. He wrote in a style that was accessible, entertaining, and emotionally reso
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February 3, 2018
Praėjo dvidešimt metų nuo gerai žinomų įvykių. Ir vėl keturi draugai įtraukiami į veiksmą, nors gyvenimas juos išmėtęs po visą Prancūziją. Kas gi nugalės? Draugystė ar pasirinktas kelias? Ar širdys pajaus tiesą ir bus jai ištikimos, ar bus suklaidintos aplinkybių? Kas klysta, o kas teisūs?Dar vienas nuostabus romanas istorinėje epochoje, kurioje bręsta civilinis karas, o keturi draugai įpainiojami į šį karą iš visų pusių.
May 22, 2020
Dumas never ever disappoints. Here I come, tome 2.
November 24, 2014
C'est n'est pas Vingt Ans Apres mais Vingt Ans pour démarrer.
Alexandre Dumas est pour moi une valeur sure. Quand je veux quelque chose de très divertissant je tourne vers ce maître de la langue francaise. Vingt Ans Après répond a l'appel. Les personnages qui incluent la plupart des personnages favoris des Trois Mousquetaires sont tous charmant et très comique. Richelieu n'est plus là mais Mazarin est un remplacant admirable. Lady de Winter est morte depuis vingt ans. Son fils arrive comme suppleant mais il réussit moins bien dans ce role que le rusé cardinal italien dans le sien.
Les descriptions et les dialogues font rire. Il y a des bagarres et des escarmouches en abondance. Ce qui manqué c'est surtout l'intrigue. Les premiers quatre cents pages tournent au tour des incidents périphiques a la Fronde. Cependant nos mousquetaires sont à peine impliqués. Finallement il y a des signes que l'intrigue va s'engager. Les quatres mousquetaires se déplacent en Angleterre. Le fils de Lady de Winter sort des coulisses pour prendre le role de villain principal. Cromwell fait son entrée pour renverser la monarchie en Angleterre et couper la tete au Charles 1er. Tome II annonce très prometteur
Les plaisirs que l'on recherché chez Dumas sont tous là dans ce premier Tome des Vingts Aprèx. Neanmoins il y a un manque flagrant de trame dramatique.
Alexandre Dumas est pour moi une valeur sure. Quand je veux quelque chose de très divertissant je tourne vers ce maître de la langue francaise. Vingt Ans Après répond a l'appel. Les personnages qui incluent la plupart des personnages favoris des Trois Mousquetaires sont tous charmant et très comique. Richelieu n'est plus là mais Mazarin est un remplacant admirable. Lady de Winter est morte depuis vingt ans. Son fils arrive comme suppleant mais il réussit moins bien dans ce role que le rusé cardinal italien dans le sien.
Les descriptions et les dialogues font rire. Il y a des bagarres et des escarmouches en abondance. Ce qui manqué c'est surtout l'intrigue. Les premiers quatre cents pages tournent au tour des incidents périphiques a la Fronde. Cependant nos mousquetaires sont à peine impliqués. Finallement il y a des signes que l'intrigue va s'engager. Les quatres mousquetaires se déplacent en Angleterre. Le fils de Lady de Winter sort des coulisses pour prendre le role de villain principal. Cromwell fait son entrée pour renverser la monarchie en Angleterre et couper la tete au Charles 1er. Tome II annonce très prometteur
Les plaisirs que l'on recherché chez Dumas sont tous là dans ce premier Tome des Vingts Aprèx. Neanmoins il y a un manque flagrant de trame dramatique.
May 22, 2019
On retrouve nos 4 mousquetaires : Le fort Porthos, le bel Aramis, l'ingenieux D'Artagan et le sage Athos.
Ils ont vieillit un peu, vécu séparés pendant 20 ans et chacun fait sa vie comme ils l'entendaient après les terribles événements dont on se souvient.
Mais leurs retrouvailles sont superbes et j'ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à les suivre dans cette nouvelle aventure.
L'histoire se déroule au temps de Mazarin, pendant la Fronde. Opposés en politique mais unis par leur amitié.
J'ai trouvé ce roman encore meilleur que le premier.
Triste de les quitter encore une fois mais heureuse car il existe un dernier volet a cette trilogie : Le vicomte de Bragelonne et j'ai hâte de retrouver pour une derniere aventure les 4 amis.
Ils ont vieillit un peu, vécu séparés pendant 20 ans et chacun fait sa vie comme ils l'entendaient après les terribles événements dont on se souvient.
Mais leurs retrouvailles sont superbes et j'ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à les suivre dans cette nouvelle aventure.
L'histoire se déroule au temps de Mazarin, pendant la Fronde. Opposés en politique mais unis par leur amitié.
J'ai trouvé ce roman encore meilleur que le premier.
Triste de les quitter encore une fois mais heureuse car il existe un dernier volet a cette trilogie : Le vicomte de Bragelonne et j'ai hâte de retrouver pour une derniere aventure les 4 amis.
March 24, 2021
Dupa ce în primul roman al seriei cei patru prieteni se despart, Athos devine contele de La Fere, moșteneste o moșie lângă Blois (moșia Bragelonne) și înfiază un copil pe care îl crește - Raoul (vicontele de Bragelonne), Aramis devine abatele d`Herblay și are o mănăstire, Porthos își cumpără trei castele (din banii soției procurorului) și devine domnul Porthos Du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds, iar d`Artagnan devine locotenent de muschetari.
December 1, 2020
Toujours aussi amusant
May 27, 2021
J'avoue que les détails de ce livre m'ont perdue un peu. Je ne suis pas toujours sûre du rôle du duc de Beaufort, mais j'espère que le tome suivant va me donner plus de réponses.
July 3, 2021
It appears to be that there is still some pleasure in life, reading books and great works like this.
December 3, 2025
20 años después y vuelven a reunirse como si nada juntos en las andadas y como buenos amigos entre más aventuras, engaños y enredos de realeza.
November 18, 2014
Découverte de la suite des Trois Mousquetaires, avec ce "Vingt ans après" qui nous amène dans des périodes troublées de l'histoire de France et d'Europe. On retrouve le style efficace et fluide de Dumas, les personnages charismatiques que sont D'Artagnan et ses compagnons, mais il manque d'une opposition terrible comme le défunt Cardinal de Richelieu.
On retrouve pourtant un adversaire terrible dans le coeur du roman, mais il manque pour le final de l'histoire, et son arrivée tardive fait que certains passages du début paraissent trop longs. L'histoire repose trop sur l'Histoire, et doit se rattacher aux événements, aux grands hommes de l'époque. C'est dommage, car quand les 4 héros (et leurs laquais, toujours précieux) sont au coeur de l'intrigue, on gagne en plaisir de lecture.
Le Vicomte de Bragelonne (dont je connais maintenant l'identité) attendra un peu, car même si ces 4 personnages sont toujours intéressants à lire, la longueur de ce volume et la lenteur de certains passages m'amènent à vouloir tester du plus court avant.
On retrouve pourtant un adversaire terrible dans le coeur du roman, mais il manque pour le final de l'histoire, et son arrivée tardive fait que certains passages du début paraissent trop longs. L'histoire repose trop sur l'Histoire, et doit se rattacher aux événements, aux grands hommes de l'époque. C'est dommage, car quand les 4 héros (et leurs laquais, toujours précieux) sont au coeur de l'intrigue, on gagne en plaisir de lecture.
Le Vicomte de Bragelonne (dont je connais maintenant l'identité) attendra un peu, car même si ces 4 personnages sont toujours intéressants à lire, la longueur de ce volume et la lenteur de certains passages m'amènent à vouloir tester du plus court avant.
February 14, 2010
This sequel to "The Three Musketeers" is not as humorous as the original. Our heroes have aged and gone their separate ways. D'Artagnan and Porthos are political opposites to Athos and Aramis. Without the fierce Richelieu, the drama is not as high, but this is a satisfying continuation of the story.
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April 6, 2016It was a great novel! I read the three musketeers when I was very young, and almost 4o years after I still find D'Artagnan adventures the most fascinating and entertaining. I loved every bit of it and my only regrets are that they left me a very bad opinion of Cardinals, jajaja!
If you are considering it, you cannot be wrong with Alexandre Dumas, trust me!
If you are considering it, you cannot be wrong with Alexandre Dumas, trust me!
June 25, 2019
In the beginning, I really didn't like the book. I got angry because they didn't keep in touch for nearly twenty years, but, as the story went on, it really got better. They got back and it was better than the first book because you already know the characters. They are older and much more funny in this sequel. I adore this book, as The Three Musketeers! <3
October 24, 2016
J’ai lu et relu Les Trois Mousquetaires et Vingt Ans Après, au point que mes pauvres éditions de poche ont la couverture bien mal en point. Je ne m’en lasse pas – D’Artagan, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, Milady, le Cardinal… décidemment on ne fait pas mieux comme héros de littérature.
February 6, 2009
A sequel of Trois mousquetaires, twenty years after. Finding D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis at 40 years old, divided by political point of views. Kind a adult's problem, quoi... ;)
April 1, 2013
Mon livre préféré!
May 29, 2014
Sehr angenehm zu lesende Übersetzung versehen mit extrem hübschen Illustrationen. Ein Review zum Inhalt gibt es, sobald ich den Rest des Buches aufgetrieben habe.
September 21, 2023
Novela de aventuras, bien definidos los personajes, argumentó bien estructurado, pero temática obsoleta.
Da una imagen interesante de Paris y el gobierno de Francia del Siglo XVII.
Da una imagen interesante de Paris y el gobierno de Francia del Siglo XVII.
December 13, 2024
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March 22, 2018vraiment trop long et ennuyeux, comparé aux 3 mousquetaires. j'ai pas pu finir.
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