The Forty-Five Guardsmen

Name: The Forty-Five Guardsmen
Author: Alexandre Dumas

The Forty-Five Guardsmen, written by Alexandre Dumas, is a novel that tells the story of a group of French guardsmen who are tasked with protecting the king during the French Revolution. The novel follows their journey as they face challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, treason, and ultimately, death. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice.

By Alexandre Dumas · First published 1844 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 60 chapters · 194,264 words

First lines

On the 26th of October, 1585, the barriers of the Porte St. Antoine were, contrary to custom, still closed at half-past ten in the morning.

A quarter of an hour after, a guard of twenty Swiss, the favorite troops of Henri III., then king, passed through these barriers, which were again closed behind them. Once through, they arranged themselves along the hedges, which, outside the barrier, bordered each side of the road.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Date: 1844 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Action, Drama
Length: 194,264 words
Structure: 90 chapters, 7,461 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book, based on real historical events and figures, is set during the civil war in France.
Adventure — The story follows the daring exploits of the forty-five guards, involving many thrilling escapades.
Romance — There is an emotional depth to the storyline that touches on love that transcends social status, just as it did in Dumas's other works.
Action — The novel contains a fair amount of action, particularly with the guards' varied escapades that add to the excitement of the story.