Part one of term paper
The novels of 19th century French author continue to intrigue millions of readers around the world, 150 years after their creation. One of his works, The Three Musketeers, have inspired more than 100 of the 200 films based on Dumas's works. Few people know, however, that the author was the grandson of a Haitian slave, or that Dumas's mulat ...

Part two of term paper
... Dumas overcame poverty, the lack of formal education, and the constant wear and tear of 19th-century racism to become one of the world's most popular writers. Fortunately, considering his heritage, Dumas never mentioned encountering any racial discrimination. He was accepted by the highest classes of society and received honors from kings and queens. And of course, from his father’s experience, he wanted no war and was a liberal. During the hectic days of the revolution of 1830, in w ...