The Count of Monte Cristo. In 2 volumes
39.99 €
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The Count of Monte Cristo. In 2 volumes
39.99 €
A new hardcover classic for fans of "Magistral. The Main Trend." Impeccable style, simplicity, tactile materials, colored endpapers, and a pattern on the edge. The set comes in an elegant box-style case with gold foil stamping. A perfect gift!
The Count of Monte Cristo is one of Alexandre Dumas's most iconic works and a masterpiece of 19th-century French literature, telling the fantastic life story of the young sailor Edmond Dantès. His happiness was 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. Here, 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 him with 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 retribution, 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.
Inspired by true events from Parisian archives and legends Dumas himself heard during his travels in the Mediterranean, this story 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.
This two-volume set presents the novel in its entirety, unabridged, in the classic translation.
The Count of Monte Cristo is one of Alexandre Dumas's most iconic works and a masterpiece of 19th-century French literature, telling the fantastic life story of the young sailor Edmond Dantès. His happiness was 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. Here, 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 him with 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 retribution, 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.
Inspired by true events from Parisian archives and legends Dumas himself heard during his travels in the Mediterranean, this story 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.
This two-volume set presents the novel in its entirety, unabridged, in the classic translation.
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