The d'Artagnan Romances, Vol 3, Part 3: The Man in the Iron Mask (version 2)
Gelesen von John Van Stan
Alexandre Dumas
(4,764 Sterne; 36 Bewertungen)
Volume 3 of The d'Artagnan Romances is divided into three parts. In this, the final part, d’Artagnan’s fortune is near its height; having become the illustrious Captain of the Musketeers, he is now the chief defender of King Louis XIV. Fortune has also smiled on his three companions: Aramis is a wealthy bishop and the powerful, secret Superior General of the Jesuit Order (or “the black pope”); Athos is the premier nobleman of France; and Porthos becomes a Duke with the proud but garishly long-winded title of “du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds.” On the opposite side of fortune, we find the young Phillippe, a desolate iron-masked prisoner in the infamous Bastille who has been deprived of everything, even his true identity, and the formerly rich and powerful Superintendent of Finance, Nicholas Fouquet. Aramis dupes the good-natured Porthos and desperate Fouquet into aiding Phillippe… with disastrous consequences for all, including d’Artagnan and King Louis XIV! Dumas spares none in this conclusion. Indeed, the turn of events drive d’Artagnan to ask, “What is there left for man after youth, love, glory, friendship, strength, and wealth have disappeared?” His answer, a true Gascon to the end, does provides some inspiration: “Forward! still forward! When it is time, God will tell me, as he foretold the others.” - Summary by jvanstan (30 hr 6 min)
Chapters
Wherein may be seen that a bargain which cannot be made with one person, can be…
29:20
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In which the author thinks it is high time to return to the Vicomte de Bragelon…
14:50
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Where, probably, Moliere obtained his first idea of the Bourgeois Gentilhomme
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Bewertungen
Zach Vietor
(5 Sterne)
Upon finishing every part of The dArtagnan romances, I'm both sad and amazed. Sad because it's over, amazed about what an incredible and exciting ride this story has been . it's been part of my life for the last two months and I can safely say this series makes it into my top 5 favorite texts of all time.
great reading, ok story line
listener of great stories
(3,5 Sterne)
5 stars for John Van Stan. I've listened to all the 3 musketeers books and John definitely did the best job. I wish Part 2 was available because it was painful to listen to that by other readers. As for the story is like all the others. It has many fantastic chapters but unfortunately there are so many that should just be removed. If you've watched the movie and never read the book than it will be a shock to you as it was too me.
UNEXPECTED POWER FROM THE AUTHOR
AVID READER
(5 Sterne)
After spending many hours with these four musketeers I feel that I have lost close friends. Dumas showed a powerful side in his poignant descriptions of Porthos, Athos, and d'Artagnan. The marvelous stories in this epic were surely enhanced by the superb reading and voicing of John Van Stam.
The Finale
Stephen D.
(5 Sterne)
Incredible job by John Van Stan! He is, in my opinion, the best way to listen to this series. He makes a different voice for each character, which really helps the casual listener to tell who is speaking. He does a great job presenting the story, and aside from some slight mispronunciations, it is perfect. I applaud you, mr. Van Stan!
Tremendous Narration!
Dangerous Journeymann
(5 Sterne)
I read this in the 8th grade, and it began a life long love of the Author, Alexandre Dumas. John Van Stan must have some theater background, for his voices are articulated with such emotion and fervor, a genuine artist, not merely a narrator, a character actor of the written word. This is well worth your time, I assure you!