Terms of Use
Last updated: July 2026.
About This Site, Before Anything Else
This site is more than a library of public-domain novels. Alongside the complete texts of more than two dozen of Dumas's works, it features a substantial and growing body of original, independently written content found nowhere else: Character Guides tracing his most famous creations across multiple books, Historical Figures profiles comparing documented history to how Dumas fictionalized it, curated Reading Guides for choosing where to start, a survey of Dumas's afterlife In Movies and television, and a guide to the real castles, prisons, and cities behind his fiction in Dumas's Paris & France.
This original material — along with the site's Biography, Trivia, and Art sections — reflects independent research and editorial judgment, offers multiple points of entry and perspective on Dumas's life and work, and is provided to complement, not replace, the free public-domain texts and historical images featured throughout the site. The section below on Public Domain Texts explains in more legal detail how the two kinds of content on this site — the original material and the public-domain novels — are meant to be understood and used differently.
By accessing and using The World of Alexandre Dumas (this "site"), you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.
Public Domain Texts
The novels of Alexandre Dumas reproduced on this site were first published in the nineteenth century and are in the public domain in most jurisdictions. They are presented here free of charge for reading online. Original commentary, summaries, biographical material, page layouts, and design on this site are provided for general informational purposes.
Use of This Site
You may read, browse, and share links to this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not republish, redistribute, or reproduce substantial portions of this site's original written content (as opposed to the public-domain novel texts themselves) without permission.
Images
Historical portraits and illustrations featured on this site are drawn from public-domain sources and are credited where their origin is known. If you believe any image on this site has been used in error, please contact us and we will address it promptly.
No Warranty
This site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. While we aim for historical accuracy, this site is intended as a general-interest resource and not as an authoritative academic reference. We make no guarantee that the content is complete, accurate, or error-free.
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External Links
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Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, this site and its operators shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of this site.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
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