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The Count Of Monte Cristo

By Alexandre Dumas
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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a thrilling tale of betrayal, revenge, and justice. The story follows Edmond Dantès, a wrongfully imprisoned sailor who escapes from a Mediterranean island fortress, acquires a fortune, and meticulously plans retribution against those who conspired against him. Rich with adventure and intrigue, the novel explores themes of vengeance, mercy, and the enduring quest for redemption.
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You might enjoy this classic tale if you love stories of adventure, revenge, and redemption. It captivates with its intricate plot and memorable characters, offering a rich tapestry of 19th-century France. Ideal for readers who appreciate epic narratives and a deep dive into themes of justice and betrayal.

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Wrongfully imprisoned for 14 years, Edmond Dants escapes to the island of Monte Cristo. What awaits him there is a fortune in gold--and a new identity with which to pursue his revenge and redemption. Now with a new Introduction. Reissue.

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The classic adventure tale in an accessible abridged edition, now presented in a handsome new package.

In his rousing adventure story, Alexandre Dumas skilfully employs all the elements of compelling drama—suspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, and the triumph of good over evil—that contribute to this classic novel's irresistible and timeless appeal.

In the post-Napoleonic era, a young sailor from Marseilles is poised to become captain of his own ship and marry his beloved. However, jealous enemies provoke his arrest, condemning Edmond Dantès to lifelong imprisonment in the infamous Château d'If. There, his sole companion reveals a secret plan to escape, as well as the location of a trove of riches hidden on a remote island. Determined to avenge himself against the men who conspired to destroy him, the newly freed Edmond uses the treasure to forge a mysterious and powerful new identity—The Count of Monte Cristo.

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The Count of Monte Cristo is often heralded for its masterful storytelling and intricate plot. Robert Louis Stevenson praised it as a "piece of perfect storytelling," capturing its timeless appeal and the depth of its narrative. The novel continues to be celebrated for its themes of revenge, justice, and redemption.

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ISBN: 9780451529701

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Signet Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 105.0mm

Height: 172.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Alexandre Dumas was born July 24, 1802, at Villiers-Cotterets, France, the son of Napoleon's famous mulatto general, Thomas-Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie. Dumas began writing at an early age and saw his first success in a play he wrote entitled Henri III et sa Cour (1829). A prolific author, Dumas was also an adventurer and took part in the Revolution of 1830. Dumas is most famous for his brilliant historical novels, which he wrote with collaborators, mainly Auguste Maquet, and which were serialized in the popular press of the day. His most popular works are The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Monte Cristo (1844-45), and The Man in theIron Mask (1848-50). Dumas made and lost several fortunes, and died penniless on December 5, 1870. Roger Celestin is a professor of French and comparative literature at the University of Connecticut. He has published on French authors from the Renaissance to the twentieth century and is coeditor of the journal Contemporary French & Francophone Studies/SITES.

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