Definition

Proper noun A 19th-century French author, famous for his numerous historical adventure novels which are characterized by exciting plots, romance, and heroic characters. He is one of the most widely read French writers in the world.

Usage and Examples

• As the subject of a sentence:
  • Alexandre Dumas wrote "The Three Musketeers."
  • Many films have been adapted from the works of Alexandre Dumas.
• In possessive form:
  • Alexandre Dumas's novels are full of intrigue and action.
  • This is a new translation of Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo."

Advanced Usage and Clarification

• To distinguish him from his son, who was also a writer, he is sometimes referred to as Alexandre Dumas père ("father").
• His son, Alexandre Dumas fils ("son"), is known for the novel and play "La Dame aux Camélias."
• His writing often involved collaborators, but the published works bear his name.

Variants and Related Words

• Dumasian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the works of Alexandre Dumas, especially their adventurous and romantic style.
  • The film had a very Dumasian feel to its storytelling.

Synonyms

• Dumas (Common shortened reference)
• Author of "The Three Musketeers" (Descriptive synonym)
• Author of "The Count of Monte Cristo" (Descriptive synonym)

Related Phrases and Cultural References

• "All for one and one for all!": The famous motto from Dumas's novel .
• The Dumas legacy: Refers to the enduring popularity and cultural impact of his novels across literature, theater, and film.

Noun

1. French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)