La Dame de Monsoreauis a historical novel byAlexandre Dumas, pèrepublished in 1846. It owes its name to the counts who owned the famouschâteau de Montsoreau.The novel is concerned with fraternal royal strife at the court ofHenri III.Tragically caught between the millstones of history are the gallantCount de Bussyand the woman he adores, la Dame de Monsoreau.Chicotthe Jester is a character in the novel, and in some English translations he is the title character.
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| Author | Alexandre Dumas in collaboration withAuguste Maquet |
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| Original title | La Dame de Montsoreau |
| Language | French |
| Genre | Historical novel |
Publication date | 1846 (serialised) |
| Publication place | France |
| Preceded by | La Reine Margot |
| Followed by | The Forty-Five Guardsmen |
External links
edit- Chicot the JesteratProject Gutenberg
Chicot the Jesterpublic domain audiobook atLibriVox
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