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Georges (Modern Library)
by
Alexandre Dumas,
Tina A. Kover (Goodreads Author)
A major new translation of a stunning rediscovered novel by Alexandre Dumas, Georges is a classic swashbuckling adventure. Brilliantly translated by Tina A. Kover in lively, fluid prose, this is Dumas’s most daring work, in which his themes of intrigue and romance are illuminated by the issues of racial prejudice and the profound quest for identity.
Georges Munier is a sens...more
Georges Munier is a sens...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
May 1st 2007
by Modern Library
(first published 1843)
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Another enjoyable classic from the master himself. As a matter of interest, for fans of "The Count of Monte Cristo", have to take a look at these two amazing new sequels to the original, written by the mysterious "Holy Ghost Writer". They are written in the same style as the original, and are equally as gripping. Titled "The Sultan of Monte Cristo" (Book II) http://www.amazon.com/The-Sultan-Mont... and "That Girl Started Her Own Country" (Book III) http://www.amazon.com/STARTED-COUNTRY... Price...more
One of Dumas' lesser known books, it's apparently his only one where racial prejudice is the main theme, even though Dumas himself was of mixed race, his mother being an afro-caribbean creole. This historical fiction takes place mostly in Mauritius during the 1820's (even though Dumas never visited Mauritius himself), when slavery was still legal and 'mulattos' (like Georges, our hero) were still second-class citizens regardless of wealth or prestige. Written in 1843, the book is most interestin...more
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I think this book could make an amazing movie.
Georges, the hero who is "mulatto" yet invisible among European society until he chooses to reveal himself, has undeniable star power. I spent the first half of the book marveling at his apparent sexiness. not to mention the supporting characters, love interest, and villain are all equally striking at first glance, as Dumas always ensures.
I can even picture the promotion. for instance, I had no idea that Alexandre Dumas had African heritage until the...more
Georges, the hero who is "mulatto" yet invisible among European society until he chooses to reveal himself, has undeniable star power. I spent the first half of the book marveling at his apparent sexiness. not to mention the supporting characters, love interest, and villain are all equally striking at first glance, as Dumas always ensures.
I can even picture the promotion. for instance, I had no idea that Alexandre Dumas had African heritage until the...more
This fantastic short novel may feel familiar to readers of Dumas in the way Dumas writes high adventure (swashbuckling-style). But unlike The Three Musketeers or even The Count of Monte Cristo, what makes Georges different is that it is, above all, a novel about race relations.
Georges is the son of a mulatto, much like Dumas himself. Georges witnesses his father's attitude of inferiority amongst whites and vows to live a different sort of life. He does well for himself - he shapes his mind and b...more
Georges is the son of a mulatto, much like Dumas himself. Georges witnesses his father's attitude of inferiority amongst whites and vows to live a different sort of life. He does well for himself - he shapes his mind and b...more
Lots to say a little later..having difficulty with the star rating for this one.
Dumas wrote this one year before his masterpiece Three musketeers and the Count of Monte Christo. He was at the top of his game. So why is this not required reading? It is his only book about race. Dumas was bi-racial, a concept not known in the 1800. He considered himself a mulatto..a class and racial identity similar to the South African "colored". Not white, not Black. He tells a swashbuckling, rip roaring tale h...more
Dumas wrote this one year before his masterpiece Three musketeers and the Count of Monte Christo. He was at the top of his game. So why is this not required reading? It is his only book about race. Dumas was bi-racial, a concept not known in the 1800. He considered himself a mulatto..a class and racial identity similar to the South African "colored". Not white, not Black. He tells a swashbuckling, rip roaring tale h...more
Dumas' only book that deals with issues of race in a straightforward, and at the time somewhat unprecedented, way. I talk a bit about it here http://abouttocharge.wordpress.com/20... but plan to do a more in-depth review in the future, when I finally get this new edition. (I read an older one from the library.)
I love Dumas' work and I get very excited when a new translation is released. And this one didn't disappoint. This is the only novel Dumas wrote that approaches the subject of race. Like any other Dumas novel this one is beautifully written and full of action, no swordfighting like I love in the Musketeers novels, but still plenty of action.
Holy crap this book is fun.
It is a story of a mixed race family living on Ile de France (Mauritius today) in the first half of the 19th century. It is full of British finery and tropical splendor. There is love and romance, class wars, sea battles, discussions of the human condition. There's even an f-ing shark attack. And besides being fun, the book is also a very interesting and thought provoking reaction and take on slavery and racial prejudice. The author, Alexandre Dumas, was, himself, a F...more
It is a story of a mixed race family living on Ile de France (Mauritius today) in the first half of the 19th century. It is full of British finery and tropical splendor. There is love and romance, class wars, sea battles, discussions of the human condition. There's even an f-ing shark attack. And besides being fun, the book is also a very interesting and thought provoking reaction and take on slavery and racial prejudice. The author, Alexandre Dumas, was, himself, a F...more
Dumas' shorter adventures, like Georges, aren't nearly as well-known as his longer serialized novels, like The Three Mustketeers. This book seems to have languished in 19th century translations since it was written. Modern Library's new edition (and translation) is an attempt to breath some life into the novel. Georges is an anomaly for 19th century European works, in its focus on race. Georges, our hero, is one quarter African (like Dumas himself), thus fully non-white according to French socia...more
Dumas is so good with plot plot plot. This is a very exciting read and a very edgy book, considering when it was written and its subject matter. Because it is a shorter Dumas book, and has complicated subject matter, I think the themes (particularly) and characters are a bit underdeveloped, but it didn't matter that much to me, because I was carried away with the action and the concept. Very much so worth a gander, it's amazing that this exists.
having ploughed through the musketeers and all subsequent carnage, this one took me by surprise. there is certainly a gratifying percentage of swashbucklery, a fetching damsel that is secretly butch, but also a half-black protagonist plantation owner who is a kind of underdog robin hood to his own slaves? huh. i know i've said this before, but i so enjoy reading dumas because he makes me love men.
Ce roman écrit en 1843 occupe une place à part dans l’œuvre de Dumas. Car c’est le seul qui traite de la question du racisme, à laquelle l’écrivain était très sensible, du fait de ses origines. Le héros, Georges, est en effet un mulâtre de l’île Maurice, qui victime des préjugés des créoles de son île, finit par prendre la tête d’une révolte d’esclaves.
Dumas is a fantastic writer. He creates beautiful literature. This book is well written, has great characters and kept my attention, after a few chapters I couldn't put it down. However, I did not like the main character very well and had a hard time with the way he solved his problem and treated his enemies. Not my favorite. There would be a lot to discuss though.
This is Dumas pere's "race" novel. I enjoyed it although there are moments that can certainly push your buttons. Still to address the racism of the times is quite an achievement.
Actually 3.5 stars. It's a fairly standard adventure story, and though entertaining, it's not as good as his others. There's an added interest though, because it's Dumas' only novel that deals with race, which it treats in pretty fascinating ways.
one of Dumas' best work,a little bit unusual,exotic,but still adventurous and exciting.A book about principles,love,strenght of character,friendship and tolerance.
Using his own experience as material, Alexandre Dumas writes a great tale filled with racial strife.
True love, lifelong prejudice, slave revolts, pirate ships, daring rescues on the way to the scaffold, jungle hideaways, shark attacks... I mean Dumas packed it all in to the 300 pages of this novel. Totally 'swash-buckling.'
I really enjoyed this book. Dumas is just so much damn fun. Ridiculously heavy on plot, but then again, that is why you read him.
I really enjoyed this book. Dumas is just so much damn fun. Ridiculously heavy on plot, but then again, that is why you read him.
Amazing to see a book written so long ago that deals with racism. It is also a fantastic adventure with heroes, villains and exotic locations. Glad I found this one.
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Aug 08, 2010
Bonnie
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Georges is a WONDERFUL story of swashbuckling, retribution, redemption, romance, ethics (slavery), men of valor, island living (I know that doesn't go with the rest but I love to read books that are based on some tropical isle), etc.
Being a man of color, it is the only book that Dumas writes wherein he visits the race issue.
Can't believe this isn't as popular and well known as other of Dumas' books. Great translation. Loved it! All thumbs up! Oh, and much easier (shorter) read than The Three M...more
Being a man of color, it is the only book that Dumas writes wherein he visits the race issue.
Can't believe this isn't as popular and well known as other of Dumas' books. Great translation. Loved it! All thumbs up! Oh, and much easier (shorter) read than The Three M...more
It was an excellent book that moved very fast. The last quarter of the book was hard to put down as the sitution for Geroges was very dicey. The issue of race and slavery was complex and it was intresting to read Dumas' views. Side note when Dumas says Creole he is not talking about mixed race people but, instead is refereing to the white French who are born on the Islands. I was reading this on a Kindle and missed the endnote that explained this.
Really fun! Get through all the grit of battle and you find a sweet love story and a handsome, charismatic Georges that I fell for and rooted for.
métis Edmond Dantès fights racism in 19th century Mauritius.
a bit of an odd one, this: on one hand, Dumas takes on the injustices of institutional racism. on the other hand, the racial stereotypes tend to be rather.....crude, to put it mildly.
otherwise, nothing but the best swashbuckling high adventure, as would be expected from the uncontested master of swashbuckling high adventure.
a bit of an odd one, this: on one hand, Dumas takes on the injustices of institutional racism. on the other hand, the racial stereotypes tend to be rather.....crude, to put it mildly.
otherwise, nothing but the best swashbuckling high adventure, as would be expected from the uncontested master of swashbuckling high adventure.
Aside from containing the types of characters and plot readers of "The Three Musketeers" would expect from a Dumas novel, this story also provides a snapshot of both the progressive racial attitudes of the mid-19th century and the limitations of those attitudes. Reads like a screenplay; plenty of action crammed into a reasonably short read.
A rip-snorting, swash-buckling, lushly romantic adventure yarn in an exotic setting which nonetheless manages to tackle some weighty subjects (racism and colonialism). I'll admit to feeling a little let down by the ending (which I won't spoil here) which I felt didn't really resolve some of the questions the book had raised.
Epic adventure. Outstandingly well-developed characters. Rich environment. Would be flawless if it weren't for a slightly dragged out ending.
Lesser known Dumas book, but the only one that addresses racial issues. The main character is a mulatto from the islands, like Dumas's father. Good read, interesting insight into the French Indies.
I just couldn't get into this book, which is not to say it isn't good. I suspect if you love Dumas' other books, you will love Georges. I may pick this back up at a later time.
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This note regards Alexandre Dumas, père, the father of Alexandre Dumas, fils (son). For the son, see Alexandre Dumas fils.
Alexandre Dumas, père (French for "father", akin to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of h...more
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Alexandre Dumas, père (French for "father", akin to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of h...more
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