The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Consequently, this often results either in potential readers opting for an abridged form or simply skipping this gripping novel altogether. While we prefer not to use abridged versions of classic literature, the length of this particular novel is daunting. Will Dantès make his enemies drink the cup of bitter revenge down to the dregs? Or will his discomfort with the implications of his own actions get the better of him? The story of his long, intolerable years in captivity, his miraculous escape, and his carefully wrought revenge creates a dramatic tale of mystery and intrigue and paints a vision of France - a dazzling, dueling, exuberant France - that has become immortal.ĭumas’ novel presents a powerful conflict between good and evil. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. Thrown into a secret dungeon in the Chateau d’If, Dantès seems doomed to live out his days in a dank prison cell. It’s The Count of Monte Cristo that has an anniversary today its serial publication first began on August 28, 1844, making it a sprightly 176 years old and that means we have an excuse to. The Count of Monte Cristo ( French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas ( pre) completed in 1844. Unabridged edition by Barnes and Noble in a beautiful decorated leather binding.

The classic story of an innocent man wrongly, but deliberately imprisoned and his brilliant strategy for revenge. In it the dashing young hero, Edmond Dantès, faces betrayal by his former friends. The Count of Monte Cristo Alexandre Dumas 2011 Barnes & Noble. The Count of Monte Cristo -Alexandre Dumas. Complete resetting of the book, resulting in greatly improved appearance.Set against the turbulent years of the Napoleonic era, The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the most widely read novels of all time.

Extensive revisions to the translation throughout, replacing old-fashioned terms and phraseology and improving narrative pace.

Revised note on the text, chronology, explanatory notes. The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas (pre).

Includes a lively introduction and notes by David Coward, prize-winning translator and editor of 9 Dumas novels.

This revised unabridged edition thoroughly updates the classic translation based on the original serialization and includes a new bibliography and revised introduction and notes.

One of the most exciting and best-loved novels of all time, The Count of Monte Cristo is a tale of endurance, courage, and revenge that has been many time adapted for film and television.

This is a newly revised, unabridged translation. His daring escape, recovery of Monte Cristo's fabulous treasure, and revenge on his enemies make this one of the great thrillers of all time. The young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of the Château d'If.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas