Camille
by Alexandre Dumas
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Author: Alexandre DumasIntroduction: Toril Moi
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-01-06
ISBN: 0451529200
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Signet Classics
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Book Review: Didn't like it...
Summary: 2 Stars
Set and written in the 1840s, this is the story of Marguerite Gaultier, one of Paris's most celebrated and sought-after courtesans. She is rather extravagant when it comes to her spending, and her men know this, which is why they have to be willing to spend a lot of money in order to cover her debts, which amount to over forty francs. But Armand Duval is neither rich nor reputable. He is an average gentleman who happens to be in love with Marguerite. Marguerite is jaded, expects nothing from men, but somehow gives Armand, who cannot afford her, what she has never given anyone before -- her heart. A big risk, considering that she is dying of consumption. Overcome with grief, Armand shares his story with a man who visited the late Marguerite's auction, a tale of a bold, independent and sensual woman and the intense romance that ensues between them.
First of all, this minor classic was penned by Alexandre Dumas, Jr., and not THE Alexandre Dumas who wrote The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. I picked up this book assuming this to be a missing or lesser known work of Dumas, but then I noticed the "Fils" after the name, indicating that this is a successor of Dumas. While I enjoyed the desperate love Armand felt for Marguerite and his hopeless desire to have her all to himself, I didn't like this novel. It is well written and some things, especially Marguerite calling the shots in the relationship, are well before their time, but Camille is nevertheless nothing special. How many stories of men who fall for courtesans are out there? There are quite a few. This brings nothing unique into the plate. Alexandre Dumas, Jr. is not comparable to his father. Not even close. Still, you may give this "minor classic" a whirl, for you may feel differently about it. After all, it has been popular enough to inspire several production companies into making films and plays based on it.
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