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Dumas’ epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s. Robin Buss’s lively English translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of Dumas’s original.
Apr 1, 1998 · This romantic tale of revenge and love set in the 19th century, a classic, thrilling adventure by Dumas, shows why it has such enduring impact and appeal. Article written by Ebuka Igbokwe. Bachelor's degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Feb 17, 2021 · Said to be inspired by the true-life story of Francois Picaud, who was a 19 th century shoemaker from Nimes accused of becoming a spy for the English and imprisoned in Fenestrelle fortress, The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic novel that is still well-loved today.
“It’s a tale as old as time: boy meets girl, boy is wrongly imprisoned for many years, boy escapes, discovers enormous fortune on mysterious Mediterranean island, boy exacts revenge on the people who locked him up in the first place. It was a lockdown read for me: it’s 1200 closely-typed pages, and surprisingly thrilling given how long it is.”
4 stars = Really Good. Review. "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas is a fantastic whirl-wind of unforgettable characters and interweaving story-lines that left me awestruck and yearning for an even deeper glimpse into this world of treachery, romance, adventure, and mystery.
Feb 6, 2011 · Edmond Dantes, a young sailor on the cusp of being named captain of a cargo ship and preparing to marry his sweetheart, becomes the victim of a plot by envious rivals. It leads to false ...
Feb 6, 2024 · The Count of Monte Cristo, or Le Comte de Monte-Cristo as is the original French title, is a lengthy novel by Alexandre Dumas. The book contains one of the most epic literary tales of adventure, romance and revenge, following the life of the protagonist Edmond Dantès.
‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ is an adventure novel written by Alexandre Dumas in 1844. It tells the story of Edmond Dantes, falsely accused of treason and imprisoned without trial, who escapes and plots revenge against those responsible for his imprisonment.
The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers .
Dec 1, 2023 · The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Dantès and his new friend in prison work together to escape from prison located on an island. After escaping, Dantès go searching after hidden treasure that his cellmate hid before getting arrested.
