The Count of Monte Cristo
Description
Edmond Dantès, a young sailor with a bright future, finds his life shattered when he is betrayed and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. After years of wrongful confinement, he escapes and discovers a hidden treasure that transforms him into the enigmatic and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. Driven by a thirst for justice, the Count meticulously orchestrates an elaborate plan for revenge against the men who wronged him, assuming various disguises to infiltrate their lives. This epic tale explores profound themes of hope, betrayal, vengeance, and the possibility of redemption, set against the backdrop of 19th-century France.
Available Editions
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Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2003
1276 pages
ISBN: 9780140449266
paperback
Everyman's Library
Published Jan 1, 2009
1188 pages
ISBN: 9780307271129
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Details
First Published
1844
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
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