Twenty years after Part 6

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a renowned French novelist and playwright. He gained international fame for his adventurous works such as The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. Born to a general who served under Napoleon, Dumas's mixed-race background influenced his worldview and writing. He had a unique talent for blending historical events with fiction to create gripping, dramatic narratives. Through serialized publications, he reached a wide audience and became a central figure in 19th-century popular literature. Dumas was deeply involved in the evolving literary market and helped make literature more accessible to the public. He managed a literary workshop where he collaborated with assistants to produce a large volume of work. Today, Dumas is celebrated as a literary legend whose stories continue to captivate readers around the world.