Oxford Scholar Explains Why Dumas' Musketeers Rarely Used Muskets
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Summary
An Oxford University French literature expert examines why the musketeers in Alexandre Dumas' classic novel 'Les Trois Mousquetaires' rarely use muskets despite their name. The article explores the historical and literary reasons behind this apparent contradiction, discussing how the term 'mousquetaire' evolved from its original military meaning to become a prestigious title for elite royal guards in 17th century France. The analysis provides cultural and historical context for the BBC's new adaptation of The Musketeers.
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· 4 pulledwhy the musketeers appear to have an aversion to muskets
The term 'mousquetaire' evolved from its original military meaning
a prestigious title for elite royal guards in 17th century France
historical and literary reasons behind this apparent contradiction
Article URL: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/arts-blog/are-three-musketeers-allergic-muskets
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46214617
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