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Alexandre Dumas

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Who is Alexandre Dumas?
The author of "The Count of Monte Cristo"
When was Dumas born?
1802
Where was Dumas born?
Villers-Cottererts, France
Who was he born to?
An inn-keeper's daughter
What did his father do?
He was a general for the Army of the First Republic (Napoleon's Army)
How did Dumas' father fall on hard times?
He spoke harshly and criticized Napoleon
How was Dumas educated?
At parochial school
Did Dumas have an interest in theater?
Yes
What did Dumas do before he wrote novels?
He wrote plays
Why did Dumas move to Paris in 1822?
For a growing interest in theater
When did Dumas first achieve fame?
As a playwright in 1840
What are two other novels that he wrote?
"The Man in the Iron Mask" and "The Three Musketeers"
Which was his most famous novel?
"The Three Musketeers"
Who did Dumas marry?
Ida Farria
What was Ida Farria's profession?
Actress
How long were they together?
4 years
Why did they split?
Dumas was very promiscuous, he has many illegitimate children
How was "The Count of Monte Cristo" originally published?
As a serial, published in installments
Why was "The Count of Monte Cristo" successful?
It appealed to all, and had a universal theme
What universal theme does "The Count of Monte Cristo" portray?
The need for revenge, vengenance
Was Dumas rich?
He was very rich, had an enormous fortune
What did Dumas call his huge mansion that he built?
Chateau de Monte Cristo
When Dumas died, what was his financial state?
He spent lots of money and was in financial ruin
When did Dumas die?
1870
Who did Dumas base his heroes on?
Himself
What characteristics do his heroes portray?
They are poor but daring men who improve their position in life
How many plays and novels did Dumas write?
Over 300 novels and dozens of plays
How many novels could Dumas write at the same time?
5 or 6
Is "The Count of Monte Cristo" based on a true story?
Yes
Who is it based on?
Francois Picaud
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