The Corsican Brothers is a novella by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1844. It is the story of two conjoined brothers who, although separated at birth, can still feel each other's physical distress. It has been adapted many times on the stage and in film.
Painting by Edward Henry Corbould depicting a scene from The Corsican Brothers in an 1852 London adaptation
Alexandre Dumas, also known as Alexandre Dumas père, was a French novelist and playwright.
Dumas in 1855
General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, father of Alexandre Dumas.
Alexandre Dumas, engraving by Antoine Maurin.
Château de Monte-Cristo