Travel & Exploration· France
Le Journal de Madame Giovanni
by Alexandre DumasAggregate Editorial Score35/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1858English
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Published in 1858, Le Journal de Madame Giovanni established Alexandre Dumas as one of the defining voices in travel & exploration. A celebrated work of travel literature, Le Journal de Madame Giovanni by Alexandre Dumas (1858) brings distant lands and cultures to life with memorable clarity.
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Journeys across the globe, real and imagined.
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Le Journal de Madame Giovanni by Alexandre Dumas sits within the tradition of travel & exploration that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1858 in France, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Le Journal de Madame Giovanni among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 35/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
The appeal of Le Journal de Madame Giovanni lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
Within France's literary landscape, Alexandre Dumas occupies a significant position. Le Journal de Madame Giovanni is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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185835
Alexandre Dumas is a celebrated author from France known for influential works of adventure.
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