One of the most widely read writers in the world is Frenchman Alexander Dumas the Father, whose adventure novels have millions of fans all over the world for the past two centuries.
Childhood and youth
The future creator of literary masterpieces was born in 1802 in the family of a military official Tom Alexandre Dumas and the daughter of the hotel owner, whose name was Maria Louise Labure.
The boy’s childhood and youth were spent in his nativesettlement - Villers-Cotre. Alexander's strong friendship with Adolf De Leuven led to the fact that the young Dumas showed serious interest in dramaturgy in general and the theater in particular. Alexandre Dumas did not see himself as an actor performing on the theater stage, but he dreamed of becoming a playwright.
On the way to creativity
Not having enough finances and any serious support, Dumas moves to Paris. His excellent handwriting allows him to get a good position, even without a proper education.
Aware of the shortcomings and gaps in hisIn education, Alexandre Dumas begins to read diligently. One of his new acquaintances helps him fill in the existing gaps, making for the young man a list of books that he must certainly read.
First play
After some time Dumas, impressedthe sculpture, which tells about the murder of Monaldeschi, decides to write a dramatic play about the Swedish queen. He will call this play "Christine." Because of the serious disagreements that have arisen between the author of the play and influential people of that time, the play will not be put on the stage of Comedy Frances.
Participation in the revolution. Political persecution
In 1830, Alexander Dumas becomes activeparticipant of the revolution, which was destined to win. Subsequently, Dumas not once flatteringly spoke of young people who became the basis of the revolutionary struggle.
A year later, the young writer was persecuted,who had political reasons. There were widespread rumors that he was arrested and executed without even having to wait for a court sentence. The rumors were false, but the writer was indeed threatened with serious problems with the law. Against the background of the situation, Alexander decides to flee abroad, to Switzerland.
Life Abroad
Being abroad, Dumas does not sit with folded arms.In 1840, the writer legalized relations with theater actress Ida Ferrier, but after 4 years, the couple separated. His contemporaries have repeatedly pointed out the fact that, being legally married, the writer did not deny himself novels with other women. Earnings Dumas in this period are estimated as very high, and the lifestyle as luxurious and even riotous. Alexandre Dumas made decisive attempts to develop creative activity: he organized his own drama theater and began publishing his own literary magazine. Unfortunately, none of the undertakings received a serious development.
Active in the literary field
В 1851 году ситуация сложилась таким образом, что Dumas had to flee again: this time, problems with creditors caused the immediate departure. The writer was forced to go to Belgium. In Brussels, Alexander began to write the famous "Memoirs", which were highly appreciated not only by their author, but also by independent critics.
During the active phase of his workAlexander Dumas father wrote a huge number of dramas and comedies, most of which forever took its place of honor in the history of world literature. His masterpieces include such masterpieces as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, The Paris Mohicans and many other legendary works. In total, more than two hundred works came out from under his pen, including the famous "Big Culinary Dictionary."
Alexander Dumas died, whose biography is described inarticle in 1870 in France. His son, also Alexander, became a writer. To distinguish between their authorship, the prefix "father" is often added to the name of the older Dumas.
Collaborators
Many works of Dumas Father were created inco-authored with other writers. One of these was Mac. The unfortunate outcome of the cooperation led to lengthy trials. The winner was Alexander Dumas, whose books have already received recognition. Speaking with his son after the death of a colleague, Mack argued that there were no secret agreements between Dumas father and Mack.
