The man in the iron mask, political prisoner, famous in french history and legend, who died in the bastille in 1703, during the reign of louis xiv. In this, the last of the three musketeers novels, dumas builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the french. But fellow musketeer athos spies philippe in the iron maskand if the king finds. Aug 01, 2001 the man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas. In his 2008 book the man in the iron mask, roger macdonald delves deeply into the real history behind the three musketeers novels of alexandre dumas. In his book, the search for the man in the iron mask.
The island is most famous for its fortress prison the fort royal, in which the socalled man in the iron. Noone introduces you to all of the men who might have worn the iron mask and then arrives at a startling conclusion about the identity of the real masked man. He was a longtime prisoner, and his name is similar to marchiolythe alias under which the mask was buried. Mysterious man in the iron mask revealed, 350 years later live.
Apr 22, 2018 the man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas about the book. Paul sonnino, french historian and professor of history at the university of california at santa barbara, may have solved the mystery. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas free at loyal books. The man in the iron mask tv movie 1977 the man in the. The first edition of the novel was published in 1850, and was written by alexandre dumas. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas about the book. The true history of the state prisoner, commonly called the iron mask extracted from documents in the french archives language. Unlike much iron mask literature, which has tended to. He was put in jail in prisons all over france, beginning. Over time, however, the story became legend, and the legend faded into myth, retold dozens of. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas overdrive. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Host nathaniel lloyd discusses his varied topics with breathless enthusiasm that is contagious, and he forces the listener to rethink the history theyve been taught with a critical eye, covering topics such as the authorship of the gospel of john. And the man in the iron mask is hollywoods attempt to beat the french at beating hollywood at its own game.
In this book, he thoroughly makes a case for who is and who is not the man in the iron mask. Mysterious man in the iron mask revealed, 350 years. Matthiole was an italian count who was abducted and jailed after he tried to doublecross louis xiv during political negotiations in the late1670s. The man in the iron mask has been adapted to the silver screen no less than a dozen times. Jun 24, 2019 in this, the last of the three musketeers novels, the man in the iron mask builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the french penal system, forced to wear a mask when seen by any but his jailer or his valet. He is best known for his novels the three musketeers, the count of monte cristo, the man in the iron mask and many others. Bill homewood is a wonderful narrator and has done thrilling versions of books by alexandre dumas and victor hugo. A still from the 1939 film about the historical mystery, the man in the iron mask. The man in the iron mask audiobook by alexandre dumas. His identity was unknown, and his face could not be seen. Different editors divide the book up in different ways. He had two older sisters, mariealexandrine born 1794 and louisealexandrine born 1796, died 1797. Who was the real prisoner behind dumass man in the iron mask.
The musketeers are back in another exciting adventure. The famous french author alexandre dumas never let fact get in the way of a good story. Many books have been written about the man in the iron mask, but historians have never agreed on his identity. Iconic figures whose identities remain a mystery reader. Apr 27, 20 in this, the last of the three musketeers novels, dumas builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the french penal system, forced to wear a mask when seen by any but his. In this, the last of the three musketeers novels, dumas builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the french penal system, forced to wear a. But, having unravelled the stories behind two of dumas most famous works, roger macdonald presents a startling solution as to the true identity of the man in the iron mask. Mar 26, 2020 the mystery of the man in the iron mask lives on. The man in the iron mask is one of those books that gets filmed over and over, often with no respect to the original work. Set in the 17th century, the three musketeers recounts the adventures of a young man named dartagnan after he leaves home to become a guard of the musketeers. Then aramis, one of the original three musketeersthe finest swordsmen in all of francebribes his way into the young mans cell to reveal the shocking truth. A true story by john noone explores the facts behind the iron mask legend.
Book hopes to solve 350yearold mystery eustache dauger, believed to be the real man in the. His identity was unknown, and his face could not be. Karleen koen draws from a legend that has come down through french lore and literature. His book, published in english in 1826, was translated into french and published in 1830. Pdf the man in the iron mask book the dartagnan romances. Iconic figures whose identities remain a mystery readers. Sep 03, 2018 the anonymous prisoner has since inspired countless stories and legendswritings by voltaire and alexandre dumas helped popularized the myth that his mask was made of ironyet most historians. He died on 19 november 1703 under the name of marchioly, during the reign of louis xiv, 16431715. May 27, 2014 some of this is legend, but at least this much is fact when rioting citizens of france destroyed the bastille, they discovered within its records this mysterious entry. It is also the last of the dartagnan stories written by dumas and the three musketeers are the real heroes of the story, though the title is given to the man in the iron mask. Though the novels are clearly based on actual events in the history of france, dumas claimed that his most legendary charactersthe musketeers athos, porthos, aramis, and dartagnanwere concoctions of his fertile imagination. French king louis xiv had an infamous prisoner with no nameand a mask covering his face.
The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas is part of the novel the vicomte of bragelonne. Who was the man who was rumored to have been kept in prison and treated royally during much of the reign of louis xiv while being forced to wear an iron mask. In 1890, a french military cryptoanalyst named etienne bazeries. As much a tale of mystery and political intrigue as a swashbuckling adventure, the man in the iron mask is the final novel in alexandre dumass series of dartagnan romances. The man in the iron mask, according to regnaultwarin mjj, 1804 wikimedia commons the most popular of all the legends regarding this prisoner pertains to his lineage. It is notable that the man with the iron mask was buried under the name of marchiel this may have been a french misspelling of his true name. Her death mask became a popular decoration in upperclass french drawing rooms and was later used as a model for the face of cpr dummy resusci anne. In conclusion, the story of the man with the iron mask captured the imagination of the world. Written by roy thomas based on the novel by alexander dumas penciled by hugo petrus cover by marko djurdjevic former musketeer dartagnan has taken king louiss twin brother philippe to the bastille to be imprisoned and placed in an iron mask. One of the most widely read french authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, alexandre dumas 18021870 wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous three musketeers trilogy, the count of monte cristo, and the man in the iron mask. Deep inside the french prison known as the bastille resides prisoner number 12, philippe. Randall wallace, the man in the iron mask 1998 movie release that was it. The story of the man in the iron mask ancient origins.
But, having unravelled the stories behind two of dumas most famous works, roger macdonald presents a startling solution as. Alexandre dumas books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Pdf the man in the iron mask download full pdf book download. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas loyal books. The legend of the man in the iron mask, is based on the true life story of eustache dauger. Iron mask, dumas, moliere, voltaire, louis xiv, french royalty, dvds books about the man in the iron mask. An anonymous man had been locked up on the express orders of the french king louis xiv. Was the man in the iron mask fact or fiction answers.
In his new book, paul sonnino, a professor of history at the university of california, santa. The real identity of the man in the iron mask revealed. Pdf the man in the iron mask download full pdf book. Then aramis, one of the original three musketeersthe finest swordsmen in all of francebribes his way into the young mans cell to reveal. The man in the iron mask isthmus madison, wisconsin. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas goodreads. A history professor claims he has uncovered the real identity of the mysterious man in the iron mask a french prisoner who has baffled historians for 350 years. It is also the last of the dartagnan stories written by dumas and the three musketeers are the real heroes of the. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are dartagnan, athos. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas penguin books.
Being the adventures of count saintehermine in the age of. This 1998 movie provides everything a swashbuckling capeandsword flick should legendary heroes, a cruel villain, noble sentiments, touches of love and sex, some slapstick, picturesque scenery, sumptuous interiors and of course dashing swordplay the last perhaps a little limited by the maturity of some of the principals. Man in the iron mask 2007 marvel illustrated comic books. Wellwoven within the intricate story of louis xivs youthful days as king of france is an account of a boy forced to wear an iron mask. The possible identity of this man has been thoroughly discussed and has been the subject of many. This time a terrible secret threatens to bring down the throne of france. The search for the man in the iron mask triumphantly solves an enduring puzzle that has stumped historians for centuries and seduced novelists and filmmakers to this day. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages. Aramis, athos, porthos, and dartagnan must rally once again to serve their king and save the country. The man in the iron mask french convict britannica.
Mysterious man in the iron mask revealed, 350 years later. Alexandre dumas books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Was this french prisoner the real man in the iron mask. Dumas wrote a book entitled lhomme au masque, or, in english, the man in the iron mask. Dartagnan is not one of the musketeers of the title. Free download or read online the man in the iron mask pdf epub the dartagnan romances series book. There is no historical evidence that the mask was made of anything but black velvet velours, and only afterward did legend convert its material into. But his approach in the present book is as sourcedriven as all of his previous work. Another dartagnan link to the iron mask story is saintmars, dartagnans friend and secondincommand during the foucquet affair, and eventual governor of the bastille he was, in fact, still governor there at the time of the man in the iron masks death. The anonymous prisoner has since inspired countless stories and legendswritings by voltaire and alexandre dumas helped popularized the myth. Think of the man in the iron mask as the dessert in a five course meal. Ten years after, published in serial form between 185750.
Alexandre dumas, pere 18021870 was a french author of historical fiction and adventure novels, in addition to being a playwright. In his new book, paul sonnino, a professor of history at. The man in the iron mask is probably enjoyable on its own but reading the four books that proceed it help place the story in its proper context. His work has been adapted into over 200 films and has been translated into over 100 languages. The actors richard chamberlain, patrick mcgoohan, louis.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 470 pages and is available in paperback format. In this, the last of the three musketeers novels, the man in the iron mask builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the french penal system, forced to wear a mask when seen by any but his jailer or his valet. Dessert is great but the four proceeding course are also enjoyable. This book pursues an enduring puzzle that has stumped historians for centuries and seduced novelists and filmmakers down to this day. There is nothing like a disguise to ramp up intrigue and mystique, and those qualities were there in spades when it comes to the french prisoner known only as the man in the iron mask.
He suggested that the prisoner was indeed the kings brother, but for various reasons had to be hidden away. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas free ebook. Some of this is legend, but at least this much is fact when rioting citizens of france destroyed the bastille, they discovered within its records this mysterious entry. Feb 28, 2018 there are countless unproven theories and attempts to solve the mystery of the man in the iron mask and there are numerous candidates proposed, including a french general, an italian diplomat, a french playwright, and actor moliere, the father of louis xiv, and eustache dauger, a valet. The unsolved mystery behind the man in the iron mask.
The story follows the heroic young man from the country who, along with his three comrades, becomes a powerful influence on the course of french history. During the reign of king louis xiv, an enigmatic man spent several decades confined to the bastille and other french prisons. Book hopes to solve 350yearold mystery eustache dauger, believed to be the real man in the iron mask, was imprisoned for knowing too much. This page of the french history, reexamined by our american friends has only little interest.