The count of monte cristo is a tale of revenge and retribution. The count of monte cristo has a million subplots, the most intricate character relationships and conflicts. The work, which is set during the time of the bourbon restoration in france, tells the story of an unjustly incarcerated man who escapes to. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. A list of all the characters in the count of monte cristo. Enjoyed the read, the book had some clever dynamics and dialogues. I was a hundred pages into a copy of the book i recently bought when i randomly flipped to the title page and discovered its gasp. Abridged edition, abridged edition by alexandre dumas. This is a book of 117 chapters and my kindle tells me that it takes some 39. Reading an abridged version ruins the literary worth of books, in general, though you do occasionally find a decent abridged version. The count of monte cristo abridged by alexandre dumas audiobook try our site with free audio books.
Abridged 9780140373530 by dumas, alexandre and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Edmond dantes, a young, energetic sailor, is falsely accused of treason on his wedding day and incarcerated in the forbidding chateau dif. First published in 1844, the count of monte cristo remains one of literatures. Alexandre dumas peres the count of monte cristo consists of 117 parts for ease of reading. The present translation and abridgement, like many editions which first introduced english readers to dumass work, remains anonymous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. The count of monte cristo promo by alexandre dumas 2000, paperback, abridged at the best online prices at ebay. It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. I have heard some people say that they prefer an abridged version of the count of monte cristo, and i suspect i agree. The count of monte cristo begins as a tale of envy and jealousy realized by calumny, treachery, prejudice, injustice, and damnation heaped upon a poor and guileless young sailor.
The past from the count of monte cristo 2 the past. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, pere styled bylimpidsoft. How many pages are in the unabridged verson of the count. First, caderousse kills a jeweler, his wife, and is then. The count of monte cristo full audiobook by alexandre. Read the count of monte cristo, free online version of the book by alexandre dumas pere, on. Monte cristo then visits the villefort residence, and he is received as the savior of villeforts wife and son. Abridged by alexandre dumas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the count of monte cristo. The classic tale of adventure and revenge by alexandre dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories.
He gives caderousse a diamond, yet he knows this shall not bring caderousse happiness. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas free ebook. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumass most popular work. Another important work by dumas, written before his work.
Contents chapter 11 chapter 228 chapter 350 chapter 481 chapter 5101 chapter 6144 chapter 7178 chapter 8205 i. The count of monte cristo at usborne childrens books. The count of monte cristo abridged barnes le clics. First published in 1844, the count of monte cristo remains one of literatures greatest adventures. I first read the count of monte cristo in abridged form and am glad to have. Choose the part of the count of monte cristo which you want to read from the table of. The count of monte cristo set against the turbulent years of the napoleonic era, alexandre dumass thrilling adventure story is one of the. The first appearance of the count of monte cristo in english was the first part of a serialization by w. I am going to read this book because it is my husbands favorite book ever. It is a must read for anyone who loves the theme of revenge, love, and careful.
Alexandre dumas 18021870author of more than ninety plays and many novelswas wellknown in parisian society and was a contemporary of victor hugo. The count of monte cristo set against the turbulent years of the napoleonic era, alexandre dumass thrilling adventure story is one of the most widely read romantic novels of all time. Read the count of monte cristo online, free books by. Chapter 9231 chapter 10247 chapter 11271 chapter 12295 chapter 316 chapter 14337 chapter 15364 chapter 16405 chapter 17438 chapter 18501. Anyway, im now a massive fan of alexandre dumas and have downloaded all the free kindles available whilst i still can. The question and answer section for the count of monte cristo is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. The the count of monte cristo characters covered include. Monte cristo releases information to the press that proves that morcerf is a traitor, and morcerf is ruined socially. The count of monte cristo audiobook by alexandre dumas.
It is one of the authors most popular works, along. The count of monte cristo is one of the great thrillers of all time. Count of monte cristo abridged alexandre dumas book. Many books are about 70,000 or slightly more so im counting this in my head as five books in one. I became a huge fan of alexandre dumas just after reading the book, though it was an abridged version. The count of monte cristo, illustrated by alexandre dumas. The count of monte cristo is a epic read at 500,000 words. Believe me, its worth it, however long it takes you. Who is the mysterious count of monte cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth. But monte cristo, in contrast, recognizes all of his enemies all now wealthy and influential men.
The count of monte cristo also disguises himself as an abbe and returns to find caderousse still a poor man. Reading the abridged version of any book is like eating the microwavable version of any meal. The count of monte cristo abridged version pdf download. Francis ainsworth in volume vii of ainsworths magazine published in 1845, although this was an abridged summary of the first part of the novel only and was entitled the prisoner of if. The count of monte cristo is a novel by alexandre dumas that was first published in 1844. Choose the part of the count of monte cristo which you want to read from the table of contents to get started.
The count of monte cristo is a popular book by alexandre dumas pere. The count of monte cristo has never failed to be popular as evidenced by the numerous film, tv, and comic book adaptations of it as well as abridged versions for children. The count of monte cristo, romantic novel by french author alexandre dumas pere, published serially in 184446 and in book form in 184445. Alexandre dumas famous novel the count of monte cristo has seen life not only in print but in film and television, but one cannot appreciate the novel unless you read it in its entire unabridged length. Granted, the book was originally written in serial form, printed chapter by chapter over time and devoured by an eagerly awaiting audience, just as we might do with the latest episode of. His escape and ultimate revenge on those who wronged him. Most of these renderings of it, however, have done it a disservice. As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the chateau dif, got on board the vessel between cape morgion and rion island. The world of alexandre dumas and the count of monte cristo. Has anyone here read the count of monte cristo unabridged. The count of monte cristo abridged by alexandre dumas. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers. The diamond is part of caderousses slow punishment. The count of monte cristo book pages image collections book.
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