The Three Musketeers (Wordsworth Classics)

Mine had a different cover but still a great book and a good price.

I read this book growing up and decided to get a copy for my 11-year-old. He loves it and it has given us several topics for conversation. A great book for all.

lots of info. And adventure,details, and twist and turns great reading

These are cheap copies of classics but they damage very easily and the first one I ordered arrived water damaged. The quality is expected for the price

While at times disjointed in chronology, it's a wonderful story. Loved it. See my name. The book fills in many blank spots beyond the typical overview of the characters and times. Tom Clavin made extensive use of newspaper reporting of the times and it pays off. One lone missing angle and sadly overlooked at the the end of the book is Bat's time in New York City. His address coincides perfectly with that of "Satan's Circus", a roughly 20 by 5 block region, N to S, of NYC's mid west side. The area originally ran from 24th Street to 42nd Street and from Fifth Avenue to Seventh Avenue. By the turn of the 20th century, it had expanded northward to 57th or 62nd Street and west to Eighth Avenue encompassing parts of what is now the Flatiron District, NoMad, Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, the Garment District and the Theater District. Read something about Satan's Circus and you'll see not only why Bat decided to give NYC a try but you'll see that areas of NYC at the turn of the 20th century were more hellbent and lawless than all the Kansas cowtowns wrapped up as one. Like to know more about Bat's doins in the area but could easily guess he had a good time.

Here it is, the original Three Musketeers. Dumas brings to life the intricacy and every nuance that films have tried to copy since the dawn of film. Fantastic read!

this is a great, fun read. I read this as a kid & wanted to read it with my kid.

Wish the print was a tad bit bigger over all fine quality

Reading.

5/5

Snel en netjes geleverd. Goed boek en niet duur.

What can I say about a true classic written around 200 years ago?? The paperback is great VFM - a rather dense intro with many notes at the back - these can be ignored. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the book is to read in 2023. Almost divided into 3 parts, the telling of the tale(s) does bog down a bit around the middle with not a lot happening and a lot of conversation that doesn't advance the plot...but the rest, what an adventure, and I found it just as enthralling as anything modern (well almost). The characters are pretty unpleasant - quarrelsome, violent, bullys almost, but you are with them all the way. I found that by having watched so many films and series (mostly but not all innacurate,) that I was able to more enjoy the story. The final few chapters still pack a real emotional punch. Of course this won't appeal to everyone, but, if like me, you tried to read this 50 years ago, you may well find it a bit of a pleasurable doddle now (mostly). At this price and for the quality of the product...give it a go.

Reading The Three Musketeers for the first time was an extraordinary experience, far richer than anything I had absorbed through film or television adaptations over the years. Alexandre Dumas delivers a novel that is not only foundational to adventure literature, but also impressively modern in tone and narrative style, especially considering the period in which it was written. This makes the book surprisingly accessible and thoroughly enjoyable for contemporary readers. A Story That Has Everything The novel combines a bit of everything: suspense, political intrigue, romance, adventure, duels, friendship, and strategy. Dumas moves effortlessly between these elements, maintaining a rhythm that keeps the reader fully engaged. The plot is dense without ever feeling heavy, full of twists and colorful characters whose personalities leap off the page, far more complex and vivid than most adaptations manage to portray. A Writing Style Ahead of Its Time What impressed me most was how modern Dumas’ writing feels. His dialogue is sharp, humorous, and often filled with irony. The pacing is dynamic, with scenes that flow as if written for the screen, proof of how influential his style has been on storytelling for nearly two centuries. Even the more elaborate descriptions, typical of classic literature, feel purposeful and immersive rather than excessive. A Literary Giant Worthy of Its Reputation It becomes immediately clear why The Three Musketeers is regarded as one of the greatest literary works of all time. The novel blends entertainment with depth, delivering moments of tension, emotion, and laughter while also offering insight into loyalty, ambition, honor, and human imperfection. For readers familiar only with adaptations, the book is a revelation, far richer, more nuanced, and much more thrilling. A masterpiece that unquestionably deserves its status as a timeless classic.