Alexandre Dumas mladší Knihy

Dáma s kaméliemi (1848,La Dame aux camélias) je autobiograficky založený romantický román velké nešťastné lásky, jehož autorem je francouzský spisovatel Alexandre Dumas mladší. Po velikém úspěchu, kterého román dosáhl, jej autor roku 1852 také zdramatizoval. Podle románu napsal roku 1853 italský skladatel Giuseppe Verdi operu La traviata. Hlavní hrdinka knihy, krásná pařížská kurtizána Markéta Gautierová, má předobraz ve skutečné osobě, v kurtizáně Marii Duplessiové, kterou Alexandre Dumas mladší miloval, a o níž málokdo věděl, že její život provází zničující plicní choroba. Příběh se odehrává v Paříži v první polovině 19. století. Zprvu vypravován autorem, další část tvoří vypravování Armanda Duvala, který Markétu miloval, a také pasáže z dopisů a z deníku. 24-094-65

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The narrative unfolds through a letter from Pierre Clemenceau, an illegitimate child, to a judge while he is imprisoned. Reflecting on his troubled upbringing, he critiques the societal injustices faced by women and children in 19th-century France. Pierre's life is marked by bullying, distrust, and a descent into crime, stemming from his mother's secrecy about his father. He grapples with guilt over his mother's struggles and questions a society that absolves men of paternal responsibility. This edition presents a classic work of French literature for contemporary readers.

The narrative revolves around Duplessis, who transforms into the character Violetta Valéry, embodying themes of love and sacrifice. Originally adapted into a play titled Camille, it later inspired Verdi's renowned opera, La Traviata, in 1853. The story explores the complexities of societal expectations and personal desires, showcasing the poignant journey of its central character through love, loss, and redemption.

Alexandre Dumas "fils," the son of a Paris dressmaker, was educated by his father, the famous author Dumas "père." Despite his privileged upbringing, he grappled with the memory of his mother, reflected in his works like "Camille" and "The Son of Clemenceau." He passed away in 1895 and is buried in Montmartre, Paris.

"Claudius Ruprecht, an orphan unaware of his lineage, embarks on a journey through Germany after joining Wilna University. In Munich, he becomes embroiled in a duel with Major von Sendlingen and seeks refuge with a girl he saved. However, an old beggar woman reveals his true identity, leading to a revenge plot against him."