The Life and Writings of Alexandre Dumas/Appendix D
APPENDIX D.
List of Books Consulted in the Preparation of this Work
The following list gives only the names of those authorities from whom information has been obtained, i.e. represents about half the books actually consulted:—
About, Edmond (see "Monument à A. Dumas").
Asseline, A., "Courrier d'autrefois" (L'Independance Belge, Nov. 20, 1870).
Audebrand, P., "A. Dumas à la Maison D'Or."
Banville, Theodore de, "Mes Souvenirs."
"Odes Funambulesques."
Beauvoir, Roger de, "Soupeurs de Mon Temps," with preface by A. Dumas.
Blackwood's Magazine, 1835-72 inclusive.
"Brown, Oliver Madox," by J. H. Ingram.
Bury, Henry Blaze de, "A. Dumas, sa vie, son temps, son œuvre."
Carpenter, G. C., Forum, June 1899, on "Will Dumas's novels last?"
Castelar, Emilio, "Byron and other Essays" ("Alexandre Dumas.")
"Chambers's Encyclopædia," edition of 1868.
New edition (article on Dumas père by W. E. Henley).
Chasles, Philarète, Portrait d'A. Dumas.
Cherbuliez, Joel, Revue Critique des Livres Nouvelles, 1830-50.
Chincholle, C., "Dumas aujourd'hui."
Claretie, J. (see "Monument à A. Dumas ").
Conscience, H., "Le Conscrit."
"D'Artagnan, Memoirs of," Courtils de Sandraz.
"D'Artagnan": E. D'Auriac. Comparison of the romance with the Mémoires.
"D'Artagnan, The Real," Sir H. Maxwell, Bart. (Blackwood's Magazine, June 1897).
Dash, Comtesse, "Mémoires d'autres."
Deschanel, E., "À pied et en Wagon."
Dowden, Prof. E., "French Literature."
Du Camp, Maxime, "Souvenirs Littéraires."
Dumas fils, "Le Fils Naturel" (preface); Introductory letter to "Les Trois Mousquetaires," edition de luxe, 1894; (see also "Monument à A. Dumas").
Dumas père, Autobiographical works—"Mes Mémoires," "Souvenirs Dramatiques," "Causeries," "Bric-à-Brac," "Les Morts vont vite," "Les Garibaldiens," etc.
Romances.
Travels.
Historical Studies.
Plays.
Ferry, Gabriel, "Les Dernières Années d'Alexandre Dumas."
Fiorentino, P. A., "Comédies et Comédiens."
Fitzgerald, P., "Life and Adventures of Alexander Dumas."
Garnett, Dr Richard, Introduction to "The Black Tulip."
Gautier, Théophile, "Histoire de l'art Dramatique"; "Histoire du Romantisme"; "Belles Femmes de Paris."
Glinel, C., "A. Dumas: Notes biographique et bibliographique."
Goncourt, Edmund and Jules, "Journal."
Cordon-Cumming, R. C., "The Adventures of a Lion Hunter in South Africa."
Gozlan L., "Almanach Comique," 1848: article on the Chateau "Monte Cristo."
Grisier, "Les Armes et le Duel." (Preface by A. Dumas.)
Hayward, Abraham, "Biographical Essays." ("A. Dumas.")
Heine, H., "Letters on the French Stage."
Henley, W. E., "Views and Reviews,"
Hugo, C., "Les hommes de l'Exil."
"Hugo V. au Témoins."
Hugo, V., "Les Contemplations."
L'Illustration, 1846-7.
Janin, J., "Alexandre Dumas."
Karr, Alphonse, "Les Guêpes" (periodical).
Lang, Andrew, "Essays in Little"; "Letters to Dead Authors."
Communication to the writer.
Lanson, G., "Histoire de la Littéraire Française."
Larousse, P., "Grand Dictionnaire Français."
Matthews, Prof., Brander "French Dramatists."
Maurel, A., "Les Trois Dumas."
"Monument à Alexandre Dumas." Speeches by MM. About, Claretie, etc. Introduction by Dumas fils.
Mousquetaire, Le, Journal edited by Dumas.
Nisard, D., "Histoire de l'École Romantique."
Nodier, Marie Mennessier, "Charles Nodier."
Parigot, H., "Dumas Père" ("Les Grands Ecrivains "); "Le Drame d'Alexandre Dumas."
Parran, A., "Les Romantiques" (Bibliographical notes).
Pellissier, G., "Le Mouvement Littéraire au XIXe siècle."
Pifteau, B., "Dumas en manches de Chemises."
Pollock, W. H., "Alex. Dumas" (Nineteenth Century, Oct. 1880).
Quarterly Review, 1890.
Quérard, J. M., "Superchéries Littéraires."
Reade, Charles, "The Eighth Commandment."
Romand, H., "A. Dumas" (Revue des Deux Mondes, Jan. 15, 1834).
Rossetti, W. M. Communication to the writer.
Sainte-Beuve, C. A., "Causeries du Lundi."
Saintsbury, Geo., Prof., "Essays"; "History of French Literature."
Sand, George: Correspondence.
Séchan, "Souvenirs d'un Homme de Théâtre."
Spectator, December 17th, 1870.
Stevenson, R. L., "Memories and Portraits"; "Letters to his family and friends."
[1]"Stones of Paris," B. E. and C. M. Martin..
Swinburne, A. C., Essays ("Charles Reade"). Communication to the writer.
Thackeray, W. M., "Paris Sketch-Book"; "Roundabout Papers" ("A Peal of Bells"); Letters to the Revue Britannique, 1847.
Trelawney, "Adventures of a Younger Son."
Vandam, A., "An Englishman in Paris."
Villemessant, "Mémoires d'un Journaliste."
Walkley, A. B., "Playhouse Impressions."
Weiss, J. J "Le Théâtre et les Mœurs."
- ↑ This book gives interesting details respecting Dumas's various residences in Paris, and the localities mentioned in connection with the leading romances—the scene of the quadruple duel in "Les Trois Mousquetaires," etc.