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One of the most widely read french authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, alexandre dumas 18021870 wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous three musketeers trilogy, the count of monte cristo, and the man in the iron mask. His carefully wrought revenge creates a dramatic tale of mystery. We will follow him over the course of twentythree years and 117 chapters yikes. The count of monte cristo book poster books on the wall.
Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of leasure to readers. Keeping his true identity a secret, he enters society as count of monte cristo, a polite, refined nobleman determined to reclaim his lost love, and to avenge his accusers. James portrayed the count of monte cristo over 6,000 times in theaters around the globe during his lifetime. Read the count of monte cristo online, free books by. Alexandre dumas peres the count of monte cristo consists of 117 parts for ease of reading.
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Additional formats may also be available from the main gutenberg site. A novel of enormous tension and excitement, the count of monte cristo is also a tale of obsession and. Contents chapter 11 chapter 228 chapter 350 chapter 481 chapter 5101 chapter 6144 chapter 7178 chapter 8205 i. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. The count of monte cristo is a legendary saga of romance, betrayal, punishment and revenge. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas with high adventure, derringdo and thrills to keep the drowsiest sunbather awake, this is perfect holiday reading imogen russell. This is a book ive always wanted to read, and happily it met and exceeded all expectations. During this time he will pretend to be a number of different people, including sinbad the sailor, lord wilmore, abbe faria, and the count of monte cristo. The monte cristo building is a large adobe building with a characteristic old west false front. So my son who is tried to read this book for fun on my recommendation because i remembered it as a really great story. Popular attractions monte carlo formula 1 track and casino monte carlo are located nearby. Montecristo connoisseur edition chicago toro cigars. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers.
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Alexandre dumas books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. This book is on my tbr list and i plan on reading it july or august. Alexandre dumas one of the most widely read french authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, alexandre dumas 18021870 wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous three musketeers trilogy, the count of monte cristo, and the man in the iron mask. Choose the part of the count of monte cristo which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. Oh, father, said albert, smiling, you clearly do not know the count of monte cristo.
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Determined to avenge himself, he escapes and with the help of the treasure, comes back to society as the rich count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo begins just before the hundred days period when napoleon returned to power after his exile. Taking place in the 19th century, the book follows edmond dantes as he faces a lengthy, wrongful imprisonment on an. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. The count of monte cristo wordsworth classics paperback april 1, 1998. I,too, have heard that one should read the unabridged version. One of the best books ive read, but i have to admit, i kind of hate it, as well.