The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by french author alexandre dumas pere. Editions of the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas. The count of monte cristo and millions of other books are available for instant access. The work, which is set during the time of the bourbon. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in exquisitely designed bondedleather bindings, with distinctive gilt edging and a silkribbon bookmark. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas alibris. The backdrop is the chaotic politics of france from 18151838, and we are taken on a journey through. Maurice baring calls it the most popular book in the world frank wild reed. A summary of chapters 15 in alexandre dumass the count of monte cristo. In short, the count of monte cristo is a fabulous book from an age when the very best in popular entertainment stemmed from a 1,300 page novel rather than a channel television. The story takes place in france, italy, islands in the mediterranean and in.
The count of monte cristo is a novel by alexandre dumas that was first published in 1844. This the classic tale from alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo with edmond dantes gerard. The count of monte cristo, romantic novel by french author alexandre dumas pere, published serially in 184446 and in book form in 184445. The count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas, pere. However, i would like to comment on this particular publication, the word cloud. A summary of in alexandre dumass the count of monte cristo. About the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo french. The count of monte cristo, in particular, is perhaps the outstanding work of fiction to reveal the futility of human vengeance, even when it attains its utmost completeness. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Count of monte cristo by dumas, first edition abebooks. Set in the turbulent days in which france was transitioning away from napoleonic rule. The count of monte cristo was originally published in the journal des debats in eighteen parts. Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, ed.
Its the biography of alexandre dumass father who was a black hatian who rose to be a general under bonaparte, and who served as inspiration for may of dumass characters. As time passes, we see monte cristodantes plans take shape, but there are unexpected consequences that he must live with. Monte cristo releases information to the press that proves that morcerf is a traitor, and morcerf is ruined socially. What explanation does the count give maximilien for.
The count of monte cristo the original classic edition. Plot summary in 1815 france, 19yearold edmond dantes is returning to the. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Escapism either from the world at large or, in the case of edmond dantes, from chateau. The count of monte cristo cliffs notes by roberts, james l. Which english translation or edition of the count of monte. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel featured on abc\s once upon a time. Well, then, after this first visit has been made we shall count on you. Robin buss lively translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of dumas original. A beautiful new clothbound edition of alexandre dumas classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge. The movie is a gross oversimplification which throws out a lot of the machinery of revenge in the book machinery which grinds slowly and inexorably to retribution for danglars.
Serialization ran from 28 august 1844 to 15 january 1846. The count of monte cristo english version, unabridged. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas goodreads. Almost all the way through the book, i stuck to tthe opinion that the book. In the count of monte cristo, alexandre dumas employed all the elements of compelling dramasuspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, rousing adventure, and the triumph of good over evilthat. The first edition in book form was published in paris by petion in 18 volumes with the first two issued in 1844 and the remaining sixteen in 1845. How similar was the count of monte cristo 2002 movie to. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by french author alexandre dumas pere completed in 1844. Another great read if your a fan of dumas is the black count by tom reiss.
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Based on the famous novel by alexandre dumas, the count of monte cristo tells the story of a man who is unjustly imprisoned with an old man who, before dying, reveals the place where a. As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the chateau dif, got on board the vessel between cape morgion and rion island. The count of monte cristo centaur classics the 100. It was written by french author alexandre dumas pere in 1844. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers. The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book, an adventure story primarily concerned with. A popular bestseller since its publication in 1844, the count of monte cristo is one of the great pageturning thrillers of all time. As a result, the count of monte cristo is usually associated with a coldness and. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas is one of the most popular books ever published. I first read the count of monte cristo in abridged form and am glad to have finally read the full version. The count of monte cristo begins just before the hundred days period when napoleon returned to power after his exile.
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