The Count Of Monte Cristo V1 (1894)

By Alexandre Dumas

Book Overview

The Count of Monte Cristo V1 is a classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1844. The story follows the life of Edmond Dant�����s, a young sailor who is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the Ch�����teau d'If. After spending years in captivity, he manages to escape and discovers a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. With his newfound wealth, he assumes a new identity as the Count of Monte Cristo and sets out to seek revenge on those who wronged him.The novel is divided into five parts, with the first volume covering the initial imprisonment and escape of Edmond Dant�����s. The story is full of twists and turns, with a complex plot that involves themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Along the way, Dant�����s encounters a cast of memorable characters, including the cunning Caderousse, the treacherous Fernand Mondego, and the kind-hearted Abb����� Faria.The Count of Monte Cristo V1 is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue that has captivated readers for generations. With its vivid descriptions, memorable characters, and thrilling plot, it remains one of the most beloved works of French literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104326884
• ISBN13: 9781104326883
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 580 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

great edition

This edition is in French and it is NOT abridged. Exactly what I was looking for!

This IS the orginal, unabridged French novel

Despite what one of the reviewers above claims, this IS the original, unabridged French classic novel. It is over 1500 pages long (not the mere 150 pages claimed). It is a beautiful, classic story, with the gorgeous prose and intricate plots which Dumas is renowned for. One of my absolute favorite books. Of course, this particular ISBN is written in French.

The Count of Monte Cristo in the original French

Twenty-five years ago, I was in freshman college French class, and could read plays and short stories by the great French authors. A recent visit by a French exchange student showed me how much I'd forgotten, so I decided to try reading French again. This great tale by Alexandre Dumas was the perfect way to start: it's the familiar story of false imprisonment and exceedingly complex revenge in the early 19th century. This is the unabridged version with each of 2 volumes running to 750 pages, so it became my bedtime companion for months. Dumas is a wonderful story-teller, almost always amusing or exciting. It's light reading; my old vocabulary wouldn't have been up to metaphors or symbolism. The only draw-back is a lack of footnotes: much of the action takes place in Italy and the text is sprinkled with some Italian terms that I couldn't translate. The Oxford English translations of Dumas' works offer little tidbits of historical and geographic information that are very helpful in understanding context; none of that is available here. Overall though, I heartily recommend this edition for the reader who wants to wade into the original works of a great French novelist.