OXFORD WORLD CLASSICS: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK PB B FORMAT – ALEXANDRE DUMAS-DAVID COWARD

One of France s best-selling writers at the time of the novel s composition, Dumas here combines what he considered to be life s essentials – `l action et l amour . This historical romance is the climax of his epic of chivalry and valour that began with The Three Musketeers, and it is here that Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and their friend d Artagnan, once invincible, meet their destinies. This edition provides background information and notes crucial to an understanding of the legend and the novel s setting. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.