The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is an epic tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows Edmond Dantès, a young and promising sailor who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. His betrayal by friends and loved ones leads him to a grim and unjust fate in the Château d'If, a notorious island prison. During his time in captivity, Dantès meets an old fellow prisoner who reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo.

After escaping from prison, Dantès begins a new life as the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. With his newfound fortune, he embarks on a meticulous and elaborate plan to exact revenge on those who wronged him. Along the way, he assumes various disguises and manipulates the lives of his enemies, who include his former fiancée, Mercedes, her new husband, Fernand, and the ambitious Danglars, among others. Yet, as Dantès executes his carefully plotted vengeance, he begins to grapple with the moral and emotional consequences of his actions.

Dumas' masterful storytelling weaves themes of justice, vengeance, and forgiveness, exploring the complexity of human nature and the impact of time on individuals. The Count of Monte Cristo is not only a thrilling adventure but also a profound reflection on the power of hope, the dangers of obsession, and the possibility of redemption. Rich in action, emotion, and intricate plotting, it remains one of the most enduring works of world literature.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is an epic tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows Edmond Dantès, a young and promising sailor who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. His betrayal by friends and loved ones leads him to a grim and unjust fate in the Château d'If, a notorious island prison. During his time in captivity, Dantès meets an old fellow prisoner who reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo.

After escaping from prison, Dantès begins a new life as the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. With his newfound fortune, he embarks on a meticulous and elaborate plan to exact revenge on those who wronged him. Along the way, he assumes various disguises and manipulates the lives of his enemies, who include his former fiancée, Mercedes, her new husband, Fernand, and the ambitious Danglars, among others. Yet, as Dantès executes his carefully plotted vengeance, he begins to grapple with the moral and emotional consequences of his actions.

Dumas' masterful storytelling weaves themes of justice, vengeance, and forgiveness, exploring the complexity of human nature and the impact of time on individuals. The Count of Monte Cristo is not only a thrilling adventure but also a profound reflection on the power of hope, the dangers of obsession, and the possibility of redemption. Rich in action, emotion, and intricate plotting, it remains one of the most enduring works of world literature.
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The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is an epic tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows Edmond Dantès, a young and promising sailor who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. His betrayal by friends and loved ones leads him to a grim and unjust fate in the Château d'If, a notorious island prison. During his time in captivity, Dantès meets an old fellow prisoner who reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo.

After escaping from prison, Dantès begins a new life as the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. With his newfound fortune, he embarks on a meticulous and elaborate plan to exact revenge on those who wronged him. Along the way, he assumes various disguises and manipulates the lives of his enemies, who include his former fiancée, Mercedes, her new husband, Fernand, and the ambitious Danglars, among others. Yet, as Dantès executes his carefully plotted vengeance, he begins to grapple with the moral and emotional consequences of his actions.

Dumas' masterful storytelling weaves themes of justice, vengeance, and forgiveness, exploring the complexity of human nature and the impact of time on individuals. The Count of Monte Cristo is not only a thrilling adventure but also a profound reflection on the power of hope, the dangers of obsession, and the possibility of redemption. Rich in action, emotion, and intricate plotting, it remains one of the most enduring works of world literature.

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BN ID: 2940184582863
Publisher: BleeckerBooksCo
Publication date: 03/22/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

About The Author

One of the most widely read French authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous Three Musketeers trilogy, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask. His books have been translated into more than 100 languages.

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