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Alexandre Dumas
| Biography: | Alexandre Dumas, fils (1824-1895) was the son of French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas, pere. Following in the footsteps of his father, Dumas the son was also an author and dramatist, although his popularity eventually surpassed that of his father. His plays dominated the French stage for the latter half of the 19th century, with work like the famous Camille, adapted from his romantic novel, The Lady of the Camellias. |
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Camille (La Dame aux Camilias)  |
Camille (La Dame aux Camilias)
This famous story of a courtesan and her love affair is partly autobiographical, reflecting the author's own relationship with real-life paramour Marie Duplessis. Countless versions of The Lady of the Camellias, or Camille, have been performed in theatres worldwide since its stage debut in Paris in 1852. The story created such a sensation that it also inspired Verdi's celebrated opera La Traviata. Categories: Romance, Historical Romance |
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