The Count of Monte Cristo

by Dumas, Alexandre
ISBN: 9780486456430
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"A piece of perfect storytelling." -- Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1844, The Count of Monte Cristo remains one of literature's greatest adventures. Based on actual events, this sweeping historical romance, considered to be Dumas' finest work, recounts the story of Edmond Dant s, a gallant young sailor whose life takes a bitter turn when, during the final days of Napoleon's reign, he is falsely accused of treason and condemned to lifelong imprisonment. After languishing for many years in a fetid dungeon, he makes his dramatic escape. In a labyrinthine tale plump with themes of justice, vengeance, lost love, and mercy and forgiveness, Dant s is now free to play out his elaborate plans of revenge on those who betrayed him.
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Dumas, Alexandre
  • ISBN: 9780486456430
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 8.40 x 1.00
  • Number Of Pages: 427
  • Publication Year: 2007
Language: English

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  • Love. Adventure. Vengeance. And a hero worth rooting for.

    Julie S. - 5 years 4 months ago

    On the morning of Edmond Dantes' betrothal breakfast, Dantes is arrested and charged with being a traitor to the crown of France. Without trial, he is shipped off to prison, where he languishes for eleven years. With the help of another prisoner, Abb Faria, Dantes pieces together the strange events, fears and petty jealousies that landed him in his terrible predicament. Dantes escapes from prison, acquires a fortune and seeks revenge on all those who deceived him so many years ago, including his former fiance and her husband. However, Dantes also shows great loyalty and love to those who remained true to him. Though the guilty get their due, the innocent also get caught in the web that Dantes weaves, turning him from his revenge, perhaps a little too late. Dantes' unwavering loyalty to his true friends and his commitment to vengeance will completely capture the reader.

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  • The Count of Monte Christo is worth the effort even if you never enjoyed classic novels before

    Sean H. - 5 years 8 months ago

    This is the best novel that I have read. I never enjoyed classics in high school and only started to read some more recently. I found a new copy of this at HPB and decided to give it a chance. I was amazed at how much I enjoyed it. It is long and a challenging read because of the complex storylines, language, paragraph structure (dialogue); but, it is well worth the effort. I was so immersed in the story that it was hard to shift to my next read. Bit is one of the few books I am saving to read again.

  • One of the best pieces of literature in history.

    Victor G. - 6 years 4 months ago

    One of the most harrowing tales of betrayal, heartbreak, and revenge in the history of classic literature. It is worth reading at any time in one's life, but with age and understanding, the subtext changes for those who care to read it again. The tale has also served as the basis for a fantastic film interpretation directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Jim Caviezel and Guy Pearce.

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