The Count of Monte Cristo. In 2 volumes
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The Count of Monte Cristo, one of Alexandre Dumas's most iconic works and a masterpiece of 19th-century French literature, tells the fantastical life story of the young sailor Edmond Dantès. His happiness is shattered by treacherous betrayal and false accusations, resulting in his conviction as a traitor to the crown and imprisonment in the gloomy Château d'If for fourteen long years. There, in captivity, he experiences unbearable suffering and loneliness, but finds the will to live and unexpected support in the Abbé Faria, a wise prisoner who not only inspires hope but also reveals the secret of hidden treasure on the enigmatic island of Monte Cristo.
Dantès subsequently transforms into a mysterious and powerful count, returning to the world disguised as an enigmatic aristocrat. He carries out a meticulous plan of revenge, using his influence and resources to exact revenge on those who ruined his life: the corrupt Danglars, the liar Villefort, and the traitor Fernand. But with each new victory, he increasingly realizes the price of his revenge—the pain of the innocent.
This story, inspired by true events from the Parisian archives and legends Dumas himself heard during his travels in the Mediterranean, remains relevant and touches on timeless themes of justice, betrayal, love, retribution, and redemption. Complex characters, dramatic twists, and gripping adventures make The Count of Monte Cristo a work that has been read with unflagging interest for over 170 years.
Dantès subsequently transforms into a mysterious and powerful count, returning to the world disguised as an enigmatic aristocrat. He carries out a meticulous plan of revenge, using his influence and resources to exact revenge on those who ruined his life: the corrupt Danglars, the liar Villefort, and the traitor Fernand. But with each new victory, he increasingly realizes the price of his revenge—the pain of the innocent.
This story, inspired by true events from the Parisian archives and legends Dumas himself heard during his travels in the Mediterranean, remains relevant and touches on timeless themes of justice, betrayal, love, retribution, and redemption. Complex characters, dramatic twists, and gripping adventures make The Count of Monte Cristo a work that has been read with unflagging interest for over 170 years.
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