The Works of Alexandre Dumas: The queen's necklace. Taking the Bastille

This volume is part of the extensive collected works of Alexandre Dumas, a titan of French romantic literature. These stories, including 'The Queen's Necklace' and 'Taking the Bastille', belong to the 'Marie Antoinette Romances' series, which dramatizes the political turbulence and moral decadence of the French court leading up to the Revolution. Dumas wrote these works during the mid-19th century, drawing upon historical events to craft serialized thrillers that captivated contemporary readers through their blend of intrigue and historical sweep.

The physical edition cataloged here is associated with Harvard University's library collections. Such editions were typically produced in the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when publishers sought to standardize the immense bibliography of Dumas into uniform, high-quality sets for the libraries of bibliophiles and academic institutions. The design reflects the aesthetic conventions of that era, prioritizing durability and a classical presentation suitable for formal study or private library shelves.