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Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas

1 5.8
A French writer of adventure novels and plays like The Three Musketeers
  • proper noun
  • /ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndrə ˈduːmɑː/
: Alexandre Dumas
  • Many readers are introduced to classic adventure stories through the works of Alexandre Dumas.

Examples

  • Many readers enjoy the works of Alexandre Dumas.

  • The literary legacy of Alexandre Dumas continues to influence writers and filmmakers around the world.

  • Alexandre Dumas wrote several novels that have been adapted into popular films and television series.

  • Have you read anything by Alexandre Dumas?

  • One of the most famous authors of the 19th century, Alexandre Dumas wrote classics like The Count of Monte Cristo.

  • Many students study the novels of Alexandre Dumas because of their exciting plots and rich characters.

  • During a literature class, we discussed the themes in the works of Alexandre Dumas, particularly in The Three Musketeers.

Surface Forms

Alexandre Dumas main

Morphology

Alexandre + Dumas

This is a personal name composed of two proper nouns; knowing the constituent words 'Alexandre' and 'Dumas' does not allow a B1 learner to infer the referent's identity, time period, or profession. Proper names are arbitrary labels whose biographical meaning is not derivable from their parts and therefore are opaque to learners.

Etymology

Alexandre Dumas was a famous French writer who made exciting adventure stories full of sword fights, daring heroes and big plots, such as 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. That's why his name now brings to mind classic 'adventure' tales and dramatic action.