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The Count of Monte Cristo

By Alexandre Dumas
Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS
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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. It follows Edmond Dantès, who is wrongly imprisoned and learns of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. After escaping, he uses the treasure to exact revenge on those who betrayed him while exploring themes of justice and vengeance in a richly woven narrative.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic tales of adventure, revenge, and redemption, set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. You'll be swept up in a richly detailed narrative that follows a young man's transformation and quest for justice after being wronged. It's perfect for readers who appreciate intricate plots woven with themes of betrayal and the pursuit of retribution.

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The Count of Monte Cristo

On the day of his wedding, Edmond Dantes, master mariner, is arrested in Marseille on trumped-up charges and spirited away to the cellars of the Chateau d'If, an impregnable sea fortress in which he is imprisoned indefinitely.

This extraordinary tale, set against the dramatic upheavals of the years after Napoleon, is more than an adventure story. It is an epic of justice, retribution and self-discovery matched only by Les Miserables in the France of its time.

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This extraordinary tale, set against the dramatic upheavals of the years after Napoleon, is more than an adventure story. It is an epic of justice, retribution, and self-discovery, matched only by Les Miserables in the France of its time.

On the day of his wedding, Edmond Dantes, master mariner, is arrested in Marseille on trumped-up charges and spirited away to the cellars of the Chateau d'If, an impregnable sea fortress in which he is imprisoned indefinitely. Escaping from the chateau by a series of daring manoeuvres, he unearths a great treasure on the island of Monte Cristo, buried there by a former fellow prisoner who bequeaths to him the secret of its whereabouts. Thus armed with unimaginable wealth and embittered by his long imprisonment, he resolves to devote his life to tracking down and punishing those responsible.

This classic nineteenth-century translation has been revised and updated by Peter Washington, with an introduction by award-winning novelist Umberto Eco.

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The Count of Monte Cristo is widely praised for its intricate plot and masterful storytelling. Many appreciate its exploration of themes like justice, vengeance, and redemption, with characters that capture the complexity of human nature. It has been admired for its rich narrative and enduring appeal in the realm of classic literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841593203

Publisher: Everyman

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Everyman's Library

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Umberto Eco

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 55.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 1057g

Pages: 1240

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Alexandre Dumas Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Penguin Books Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS

About the Author

Alexandre Dumas was a French playwright, historian and prolific novelist, penning a string of successful books including The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Monte Cristo (1845), and Twenty Years After(1845). His novels have been translated into a hundred different languages and inspired over two hundred films. In his day Dumas was as famous for his financial irresponsibility and flamboyant lifestyle as for his writing. Dumas died in 1870.

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