Alexandre Dumas FilsAlexandre Dumas, fils (1824-1895) was a French writer and son of the famous novelist of the same name. He was born in Paris and formally educated at the Institution Goubaux and the Collège Bourbon. His earliest novel, Aventures de quatre femes et d'un perroquet was published in 1847, followed by Césarine and his most notable work, La Dame aux Camélias in 1848. Despite his father's towering legacy, the young Dumas made a name for himself as an award-winning author and playwright. Read More Read Less