Murat by Alexandre Dumas (1839)
Murat is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1845. It tells the story of Joachim Murat, a French soldier who rose to become one of Napoleon's most trusted generals and later became King of Naples. The novel follows Murat's life from his humble beginnings as a soldier in the French Revolution, to his rise to power as one of Napoleon's most trusted generals, to his eventual downfall and exile. Along the way, Murat faces many challenges, including the betrayal of his friends, the death of his beloved wife, and the machinations of his enemies. The novel is a sweeping epic, full of adventure, romance, and intrigue. It is a vivid portrait of a man who was both a great leader and a flawed human being. It is a story of ambition, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity.
By Alexandre Dumas · First published 1839 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction · 3 chapters · 14,866 words
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On the 18th June, 1815, at the very moment when the destiny of Europe was being decided at Waterloo, a man dressed like a beggar was silently following the road from Toulon to Marseilles.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alexandre Dumas
- Date: 1839 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure Fiction, Romance Fiction, Historical Drama
- Length: 14,866 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 528 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Historical Fiction — Murat is a historical novel by Alexandre Dumas, based on the life of Joachim Murat, a French marshal and Napoleon's brother-in-law.
- Adventure Fiction — The novel follows Murat's adventures as he rises through the ranks of the French military and eventually becomes King of Naples.
- Romance Fiction — The novel also includes a romantic subplot between Murat and his wife, Caroline Bonaparte.
- Historical Drama — Murat is a dramatic retelling of the life of Joachim Murat, a French marshal and Napoleon's brother-in-law.
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