Who Was the Man in the Iron Mask?
The Man in the Iron Mask is the name of a well-known novel by French author Alexandre Dumas. Dumas invented most of his story, but the novel was based on a real incident in French history. In 1669, a masked prisoner was turned over to the warden of a French prison. The prisoner, sentenced to a life term, was permitted books and
This article continues my research into myth and legend. This time, let’s explore one of my favorite myths; that of France’s man in the iron mask. I love period literature and movies. I often wonder if I once loved in that era because I find it both fascinating and somewhat familiar. Consequently, I’m a huge fan of Alexandre Dumas and his books.
