本书所包括的7部经典名著,是世界儿童文学宝库中闪光耀目的一串璀璨明珠。这些作品充满了神奇想象和幻想力的美的情愫和美的意境,蕴涵着美好的爱心和人性魅力。透过这些作品,读者们不仅能够愉悦地领略到世界各国各具特色的地域风光,还可以具体了解到生活在异域的各民族人们一同的生活方式和道德风范,真切地感受受到各个国家和民族的历史、文化的丰富多彩。
Set in 17th-century France, this swashbuckling tale recounts the daring escapades of D"Artagnan, a Gascon adventurer, and his companions--Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three Musketeers in the service of King Louis XIII.
First published in 1844, Alexandre Dumas"s exciting story teems with high adventure, royal intrigue and romance as D"Artagnan and his friends confront the scheming Cardinal Richelieu and his beautiful but treacherous spy, Lady de Winter. Heroic patriotism also comes into play as the four friends hastily journey to the besieged French stronghold of La Rochelle.
Specially adapted for young readers, the novel"s stirring themes of reckless courage, love and derring-do are distilled into a highly readable narrative. Enhanced with original illustrations by artist John Green and set in large, easy-to-read type, this new edition of an old favorite will delight adventure fans of all ages.