Brett Helquist
Alexandre Dumas, père was a prolific French writer known for his historical novels of high adventure, including The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
Born to a French nobleman and a black slave in Haiti, Dumas overcame racial barriers to become a leading author of the French Romantic Movement.
His works were often serialized and widely read across the world.
Dumas also wrote plays and magazine articles.
His mixed-race heritage and his father's military career influenced his writing.
Dumas's ability to craft engaging narratives and memorable characters cemented his place as one of the most popular French authors in history.
