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Corsican Brothers at any rate is very familiar toE nglish [readers, who know the play, founded on the romance and bearing the same title, even when they are quite unacquainted with the novel. The tale is short and thrilling, the plot, like that of theM encechmi, the Comedy of Errors, and so many other dramas and romances of all periods and countries, turning on a remarkable likeness between two brothers. It is one of Dumas minor masterpieces (if this is not a contradiction in terms), and besides the striking story of the twin brothers, Louis and Lucian de Franchi, the strange supernatural bond between the two, and Louis tragic fate, contains a series of brilliant and fascinating descriptions of Corsican scenery and Corsican life. Corsica, the land of the vendetta and the tnaquis, the ancestral home of Napoleon, the 86th Department ofF rance, so widely different from all the rest and retaining so much of old-time customs and in some respects of old-time savagery, had long appealed forcibly toD umas imagination, and in 1834 ne na visited and explored the island. Now Dumas method of exploring a country was peculiar. He tells us himself what it was like in his preface to Jacquot sans Oreilles (C rop-E ared Jacquot ): None but such as have been my travelling companions can properly appreciate the degree of obstinacy I am capable of under circumstances of this sort. Once I nose a legend, a tradition, a bit of history, no objection or opposition whatsoever will turn me from the scent, once the hunt is up. In this extremely thorough and entirely irrepressible spirit, the great mans companions and hosts must have had some tnauvais quarts dheure by the way, Dumas examined the historical sites and ferreted put the legends and local tales of Corsica in the course of his excursions through the island fastnesses, and the result wasT he Corsican Brothers. The book appeared(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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This book is a collection of two of Alexandre Dumas's shorter novels, The Corsican Brothers and Otho, the Archer. Although perhaps some of his lesser known works, these are still both great examples of Alexandre Dumas' writing prowess.Otho, the Archer is a retelling of a classic German medieval legend. Set on the banks of the Rhine, it is an adventure story dealing with the time-honored themes of love and hate. As with many other of Dumas' novels, combat plays a large role in the narrative, making it an appealing book to fans of the adventure genre. The protagonist and title character, while not well known in popular culture, is truly one of Dumas' classic literary creations.The Corsican Brothers, published five years after Otho, the Archer, is the more well known novel of the two. Dumas tells the tale of two conjoined twins who are separated at birth, but go on to live a life where they feel forever connected to one another. Italy and France are the backdrop for this exciting revenge story, full of intrigue and exhilarating action. The story has been adapted many times for both the stage and in Hollywood productions.At less than fifty pages each, both books in this collection can be considered short novels. This collection is Dumas at his best, featuring rapidly moving narratives, fascinating characters, and plenty of action. While The Count of Monte Cristo is the typical entry point for readers new to Dumas, the brevity of these works make them compelling as a means of introduction to Alexandre Dumas' writing.For both fans of Dumas and those new to his work, this collection of The Corsican Brothers and Otho, the Archer is an exciting addition to the Forgotten Books library. If you have any interest in the author's writing, this book is highly recommended.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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