Urbain Grandier

by Alexandre Dumas

Overview

"Urbain Grandier" is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas, bringing to life the captivating and tragic story of a 17th-century French priest. Set in the city of Loudun during a time of religious and political unrest, the novel delves into the gripping tale of Urbain Grandier and the forces that conspired against him. Urbain Grandier, a charismatic and controversial figure, becomes the target of powerful adversaries who seek to destroy him and his reputation. As a result of his outspoken nature and resistance to authority, he finds himself at the center of a scandalous witchcraft trial. Accused of seducing nuns and making pacts with the devil, Grandier fights for his innocence and his very life. Dumas masterfully recreates the atmosphere of 17th-century France, delving into the complexities of religious fervor, political intrigue, and personal vendettas. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the destructive forces of fanaticism. "Urbain Grandier" is a powerful exploration of morality, justice, and the human capacity for both good and evil. It is a timeless tale of a man caught in the crosshairs of powerful forces, and the ultimate consequences of his defiance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409902515
Publisher:	Dodo Press
Publication date:	04/11/2008
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.27(d)
Age Range:	1 - 17 Years

About the Author

Alexandre Dumas was born on 24 July 1802, was also called Alexandre Dumas père, and was a French writer. His historic books of high adventure were initially published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. Dumas's father's aristocratic rank helped the youthful Alexandre acquire work with Louis- Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as a writer, a career which led to early success. His father, General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was born in the French province of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) to Alexandre Antoine Davy de la Pailleterie, a French nobleman, and Marie-Cessette Dumas, an African slave. At 14, his father took Thomas-Alexandre to France, where he studied at a military school and joined the army for what turned out to be a distinguished career. He was known to have had somewhere around four ill-conceived children, but scholars believe it was seven. On 5 December 1870, Alexandre Dumas died at the age of 68. He was buried at his birthplace of Villers-Cotterêts in the branch of Aisne. His death was overlooked by the Franco-Prussian war. The Paris Métro named a station in his honor. In 2002, Alexandre Dumas' remains were re-buried at the Panthéon of Paris. His last novel, The Knight of Sainte-Hermine, was published in 2005. It highlighted a fictional character killing Lord Nelson (Nelson was shot and killed by an unknown sharpshooter).