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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, highly recommended before seeing La Traviata.
Having bought tickets to see La Traviata at the New York Metropolitan Opera House over the holidays I figured I should read the book that the play and then the opera were based on. Very good decision on several fronts. First of course is that the book is good and an enjoyable read. Dumas Junior is not the great writer that his father was but he's good enough. The book is well written and the story, somewhat autobiographical buy most accounts, was interesting. I fell in love with Marguerite along with Armand. I found the books method of closing Marguerite's story through her letters to Armand to be more moving than just the use of dialog would have been. And knowing that this tragic love story was based in part or whole on a real woman and relationship added to my enjoyment of the book.Of course my reason for reading it was to have some idea of the story line before I watched an opera sung in Italian. Also a very good idea. The Met has optional LED subtitles on the seat back in front of you. I enjoyed knowing what was going on on stage without having to glance at the subtitles more than a couple of times during the performance. Oh and my review of La Traviata is raves also. If you liked the book see the opera sometime. I personally hate Broadway musicals, sitting through one is a form of torture for me although I do it to make my wife happy. La Traviata was my first opera, going was my suggestion actually as I figured it couldn't be much worse than a musical, and I loved it. I think I will easily fall in love with any dark haired soprano I ever hear singing in Italian again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent edition!
I loved the long introduction and the frequent notes, so easily accessed with a click. Have seen La Traviata more than once, but had never read the "back story" until my daughter told me she was reading it just days before we would see the opera at The Met (yes!). I began with a different edition but could not tolerate the poorly written English, so searched for an alternative and bought this one. Despite its occasional typo, it was a joy to read, the antiquated register only rarely impeding the efficient processing of the message. Such a poignant story! If you love the romantic period, even if you are not an opera buff, you will enjoy this read.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fiction based on truth
The story is based on the affair of Alexander Dumas (fils) with Marie Duplessis a Paris courtesan who lived from 1824 to 1847 and died of tuberculosis, she is interred in Montmartre Cemetery, in the book Marie becomes Marguerite Gautier and in the opera La Traviata she is Violetta Valery, also in the book Dumas becomes Armand Duval and in the opera he is Alfredo Germont. The story is very interesting in that the action is in Paris and courtesans were very popular among the rich who could afford them, Dumas uses different names as to a point he and Marie become characters in a book but move the happenings away from themselves.The book is extremely well written, what else would you expect from Dumas, and he does not intentionally hide any of the actual facts so the reader can easily understand the types of characters, it is exciting and is very interesting as a work of French living in the 19th century, it keeps the readers undivided attention throughout the story, and in it's honesty. The reason that Armand's father gives Marguerite for having to leave Armand seems to be ridiculous to us in the 21st century but rules of good conduct were very different in the 19th century. A very good, interesting and tragic story that will keep you interested right to the very last page. The other characters in the story are all real people and like the two main characters their names have been changed.
3.0 out of 5 stars I like it but it is not memorable
I was drawn to this novel because the play Dumas fils adapted from his novel is the basis for the libretto of Verdi's La Traviata, one of my favorite operas. It is based on Dumas' nine month affair with the beautiful courtesan, Marie Duplessis, and is a touching love story. Dumas fils was the most popular and successful French playwright of the 19th century. La Dame aux Camelias was an immediate success, and after seeing it Verdi promptly set to work on his opera. While the novel was an exciting and easy read, there is nothing memorable about it. The writing is ordinary and the plot line predictable-nothing cerebral about this one. But after reading Henry James, a far more talented writer, this was a welcome respite. Sit back and enjoy, but don't expect to be wowed.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great translation.
I had always wanted to read the novel tha inspired Verdi's opera. It is a rather different literary style as it appears in English, perhaps different from the original French. Nevertheless, it is easy to see how it was so popular and is very worth reading. I had only seen French editions in libraries.
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read
this book was quoted in the fifty shades of grey book. I really enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it to anyone who has or is reading the fifty shades trilogy, in order to get a better understanding of what or who Anastasia Steele really is. I truly enjoyed the storyline. I would love to see the play.
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely read.
I had never really read this book before, but saw the film, and the ballet based upon it. It was an interesting read. I preferred Garbo's performance of Marie above all.
4.0 out of 5 stars Basis for a Classic Opera and Film, good read
I was alerted to the less than brilliant writing by Dumas fils of this book, which served as the basis for a favorite opera and a classic romantic film. I was happy to have the opportunity to read it and enjoyed the book, partly because I had so loved La Traviata over many, many years and was enchanted with the film Camille with Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor. It was interesting to learn where in the story the opera (and then I believe the film, following the operatic story at some points) were not exactly as Dumas story were. I've been reluctant to order books for my Kindle, but I do appreciate the immediacy!
Impressive account of a difficult social problem leading to personal tragedy.
I enjoyed reading this book; real tragedy aptly portrayed in Verdi’s La Traviata.The book appeared to be part autobiography and part biography dealing with a difficult social problem and ignoring individual suffering.A great achievement for Alexander Dumas Junior.
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Good read
Arrived promptly. A good read (accompanied by very useful explanatory notes).
A glimpse of a vanished world
This short novel, which is based on a true story, is the basis for Verdi's opera "La Traviata" among other things. To read it today is to see into a world - the Paris demi-monde of the 19th century - that has entirely vanished. The whole moral universe in which it happens, where rich young men with a lot more money than sense pursued 'courtesans', really high-class prostitutes, while obeying a set of now totally obsolete rules about what was acceptable and what was unacceptable, and lived in a bubble in which normal concerns such as earning one's living were completely absent, is now totally alien. This really is the reason to read it - to try to enter a vanished world. That said, it goes along pretty rapidly and one does feel some sympathy for the characters without really understanding their nihilism and worship of meaningless extravagance. Oh and although it's all about sex (and love, in a sense) don't expect more than the slightest hint of actual sexual goings-on - again, the moral climate of the time prevented this kind of description appearing in a book for this intended audience, despite the subject matter.The translation seems pretty successful to me.
A classic.
Excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this classic which I came to later in life. Interestingly I empathise with "La Dame" in La Traviata but not at all in the original story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, highly recommended before seeing La Traviata.
Having bought tickets to see La Traviata at the New York Metropolitan Opera House over the holidays I figured I should read the book that the play and then the opera were based on. Very good decision on several fronts. First of course is that the book is good and an enjoyable read. Dumas Junior is not the great writer that his father was but he's good enough. The book is well written and the story, somewhat autobiographical buy most accounts, was interesting. I fell in love with Marguerite along with Armand. I found the books method of closing Marguerite's story through her letters to Armand to be more moving than just the use of dialog would have been. And knowing that this tragic love story was based in part or whole on a real woman and relationship added to my enjoyment of the book.Of course my reason for reading it was to have some idea of the story line before I watched an opera sung in Italian. Also a very good idea. The Met has optional LED subtitles on the seat back in front of you. I enjoyed knowing what was going on on stage without having to glance at the subtitles more than a couple of times during the performance. Oh and my review of La Traviata is raves also. If you liked the book see the opera sometime. I personally hate Broadway musicals, sitting through one is a form of torture for me although I do it to make my wife happy. La Traviata was my first opera, going was my suggestion actually as I figured it couldn't be much worse than a musical, and I loved it. I think I will easily fall in love with any dark haired soprano I ever hear singing in Italian again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent edition!
I loved the long introduction and the frequent notes, so easily accessed with a click. Have seen La Traviata more than once, but had never read the "back story" until my daughter told me she was reading it just days before we would see the opera at The Met (yes!). I began with a different edition but could not tolerate the poorly written English, so searched for an alternative and bought this one. Despite its occasional typo, it was a joy to read, the antiquated register only rarely impeding the efficient processing of the message. Such a poignant story! If you love the romantic period, even if you are not an opera buff, you will enjoy this read.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fiction based on truth
The story is based on the affair of Alexander Dumas (fils) with Marie Duplessis a Paris courtesan who lived from 1824 to 1847 and died of tuberculosis, she is interred in Montmartre Cemetery, in the book Marie becomes Marguerite Gautier and in the opera La Traviata she is Violetta Valery, also in the book Dumas becomes Armand Duval and in the opera he is Alfredo Germont. The story is very interesting in that the action is in Paris and courtesans were very popular among the rich who could afford them, Dumas uses different names as to a point he and Marie become characters in a book but move the happenings away from themselves.The book is extremely well written, what else would you expect from Dumas, and he does not intentionally hide any of the actual facts so the reader can easily understand the types of characters, it is exciting and is very interesting as a work of French living in the 19th century, it keeps the readers undivided attention throughout the story, and in it's honesty. The reason that Armand's father gives Marguerite for having to leave Armand seems to be ridiculous to us in the 21st century but rules of good conduct were very different in the 19th century. A very good, interesting and tragic story that will keep you interested right to the very last page. The other characters in the story are all real people and like the two main characters their names have been changed.
3.0 out of 5 stars I like it but it is not memorable
I was drawn to this novel because the play Dumas fils adapted from his novel is the basis for the libretto of Verdi's La Traviata, one of my favorite operas. It is based on Dumas' nine month affair with the beautiful courtesan, Marie Duplessis, and is a touching love story. Dumas fils was the most popular and successful French playwright of the 19th century. La Dame aux Camelias was an immediate success, and after seeing it Verdi promptly set to work on his opera. While the novel was an exciting and easy read, there is nothing memorable about it. The writing is ordinary and the plot line predictable-nothing cerebral about this one. But after reading Henry James, a far more talented writer, this was a welcome respite. Sit back and enjoy, but don't expect to be wowed.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great translation.
I had always wanted to read the novel tha inspired Verdi's opera. It is a rather different literary style as it appears in English, perhaps different from the original French. Nevertheless, it is easy to see how it was so popular and is very worth reading. I had only seen French editions in libraries.
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read
this book was quoted in the fifty shades of grey book. I really enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it to anyone who has or is reading the fifty shades trilogy, in order to get a better understanding of what or who Anastasia Steele really is. I truly enjoyed the storyline. I would love to see the play.
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely read.
I had never really read this book before, but saw the film, and the ballet based upon it. It was an interesting read. I preferred Garbo's performance of Marie above all.
4.0 out of 5 stars Basis for a Classic Opera and Film, good read
I was alerted to the less than brilliant writing by Dumas fils of this book, which served as the basis for a favorite opera and a classic romantic film. I was happy to have the opportunity to read it and enjoyed the book, partly because I had so loved La Traviata over many, many years and was enchanted with the film Camille with Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor. It was interesting to learn where in the story the opera (and then I believe the film, following the operatic story at some points) were not exactly as Dumas story were. I've been reluctant to order books for my Kindle, but I do appreciate the immediacy!
Impressive account of a difficult social problem leading to personal tragedy.
I enjoyed reading this book; real tragedy aptly portrayed in Verdi’s La Traviata.The book appeared to be part autobiography and part biography dealing with a difficult social problem and ignoring individual suffering.A great achievement for Alexander Dumas Junior.
good deal
recommended seller. good product.
Good read
Arrived promptly. A good read (accompanied by very useful explanatory notes).
A glimpse of a vanished world
This short novel, which is based on a true story, is the basis for Verdi's opera "La Traviata" among other things. To read it today is to see into a world - the Paris demi-monde of the 19th century - that has entirely vanished. The whole moral universe in which it happens, where rich young men with a lot more money than sense pursued 'courtesans', really high-class prostitutes, while obeying a set of now totally obsolete rules about what was acceptable and what was unacceptable, and lived in a bubble in which normal concerns such as earning one's living were completely absent, is now totally alien. This really is the reason to read it - to try to enter a vanished world. That said, it goes along pretty rapidly and one does feel some sympathy for the characters without really understanding their nihilism and worship of meaningless extravagance. Oh and although it's all about sex (and love, in a sense) don't expect more than the slightest hint of actual sexual goings-on - again, the moral climate of the time prevented this kind of description appearing in a book for this intended audience, despite the subject matter.The translation seems pretty successful to me.
A classic.
Excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this classic which I came to later in life. Interestingly I empathise with "La Dame" in La Traviata but not at all in the original story.
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