This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Volume 1 of The Count of Monte Cristo introduces readers to Edmond Dantès, a young and promising sailor whose life is abruptly upended by betrayal and political intrigue. Framed by jealous rivals and unjustly imprisoned in the Château d'If, Dantès undergoes a profound transformation-from naïve seaman to the architect of a grand plan for vengeance. Within the grim walls of his prison, he forms a pivotal relationship with Abbé Faria, who educates him and reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. This first volume captures the raw emotional stakes of Dantès' downfall, his deepening despair, and the intellectual and spiritual awakening that will ultimately empower his rebirth. The narrative is rich with themes of loyalty, treachery, fate, and justice, all conveyed through Dumas's vivid prose and layered characterizations. As Dantès escapes and reclaims his identity, the stage is masterfully set for the moral complexity and dramatic intensity that will unfold in subsequent volumes. This is not just the beginning of a tale of revenge-it is the start of a philosophical journey through identity, transformation, and the nature of retribution.
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Volume 1 of The Count of Monte Cristo introduces readers to Edmond Dantès, a young and promising sailor whose life is abruptly upended by betrayal and political intrigue. Framed by jealous rivals and unjustly imprisoned in the Château d'If, Dantès undergoes a profound transformation-from naïve seaman to the architect of a grand plan for vengeance. Within the grim walls of his prison, he forms a pivotal relationship with Abbé Faria, who educates him and reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. This first volume captures the raw emotional stakes of Dantès' downfall, his deepening despair, and the intellectual and spiritual awakening that will ultimately empower his rebirth. The narrative is rich with themes of loyalty, treachery, fate, and justice, all conveyed through Dumas's vivid prose and layered characterizations. As Dantès escapes and reclaims his identity, the stage is masterfully set for the moral complexity and dramatic intensity that will unfold in subsequent volumes. This is not just the beginning of a tale of revenge-it is the start of a philosophical journey through identity, transformation, and the nature of retribution.
The Count of Monte Cristo volume 1
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940195544973 |
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| Publisher: | Booker |
| Publication date: | 07/06/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 10 - 13 Years |
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