Ange Pitou

Interesting Facts

• The book is part of a trilogy known as "Memoirs of a Physician," which also includes the novels "Joseph Balsamo" and "The Countess de Charny."
• The main character, Ange Pitou, is a simple peasant who becomes a revolutionary and actively participates in the events of the French Revolution.
• The novel describes historical events, such as the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution, through the lens of ordinary people's lives.
• Ange Pitou is one of the few characters in Dumas's works who evolves from a naive youth to a mature and conscious fighter for freedom.
• The book features many historical figures, such as King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, and others, adding historical authenticity to the narrative.