Alexandre Dumas

About Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a titan of French Romantic literature, renowned globally for his prolific output of historical novels and plays. His enduring historical importance stems from masterpieces like The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, works that defined an entire genre and captivated generations worldwide, securing him the #271 ranking in the Historical Popularity Index. His narratives, often featuring high adventure, intricate plots, and vivid depictions of French history, remain cornerstones of world literature.

Dumas's historical weight contrasts sharply with his modern internet presence. With 1.0M Wikipedia views in 2025, he attracts significantly less attention than several contemporary writers in the comparison pool. For instance, he garners only about one-third of the attention given to Agatha Christie (#346 importance) and less than half of Ernest Hemingway’s (#425 importance) 2.8M views, despite Dumas ranking substantially higher on the HPI scale. This places him in a category of overattention relative to historical importance-receiving a factor of +2x the attention one might expect based on his HPI placement, but still falling behind his peers.

This moderate level of attention is, however, showing signs of softening interest. The annualized data for 2025 indicates a -4.3% year-over-year decline in views, and the momentum data from Q1 versus Q3 showed a further drop of -7%, suggesting that while his foundational works persist, the immediate online fascination with Dumas is waning slightly.