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It takes a while to read moreso than a modern book of the same length, such as one of the asoiaf books, but its not really a difficult read. Abebooks has many old and rare copies of the count of monte cristo for sale as well as many cheap abundant ones. The count of monte cristo full audiobook by alexandre dumas. The count of monte cristo abridged version pdf download download. February 1848, with the performance spread over two nights, each with a long duration the first evening ran from 18. This classic story of wrongful imprisonment, hidden treasure, and revenge is truly a masterpiece. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by alexandre dumas published in 1844, it is often considered one of the great thrillers of all time and, along with the three musketeers, dumas most popular work falsely accused of treason, the young sailor edmund dantes is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of the chateau dif. The count of monte cristo audiobook by alexandre dumas. Listen to count of monte cristo version 3 by alexandre. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers.
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The count of monte cristo full audiobook by alexandre. It didnt say this on the cover, back, or spine, so i had no idea when i bought it. Dumas literary tapestry is a delight to behold once finished with the last page and makes the reader think about when theyll have time to reread it in the future. Danglars travels to italy and presents monte cristos receipt for five million francs to the firm of thomas and french. This is the only truly complete and unabridged version. Greatest full audio books by the chapter or two 844 views. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating. The count of monte cristo english version, unabridged.
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However by the time i finished the book the sound of his mouth had me squirming. The count of monte cristo is a 2002 historical adventure drama film produced by roger birnbaum, gary barber, and jonathan glickman and directed by kevin reynolds. I want to read the edition of the count of monte cristo that people have been. It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. The count of monte cristo audiobook alexandre dumas 1802 1870 support our channel. The epic tale of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge, in its definitive translation. The count of monte cristo unabridged download ebook pdf. The count of monte cristo unabridged fiction naxos. There are two fantastic unabridged recordings of this book on audible.
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The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by alexandre dumas, pere it is often considered to be, along with the three musketeers, dumas. A summary of in alexandre dumass the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas waterstones. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by french author alexandre dumas pere completed in 1844. Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, edmond dantes is confined to the grim fortress of the chateau dif. Which english translation or edition of the count of monte.
The count of monte cristo unabridged on apple books. I promise you it will be a book youll want to read again. However, it was a long slog of a book and i remember quite a bit of talk about the wonders of hashish and other drugs, so im guessing it was unabridged. When i was finished, he said, mom, youve just got to read the count of monte cristo. His novels of high adventure have been translated into nearly 100 languages and made into more than 200. The count of monte cristo, romantic novel by french author alexandre dumas pere, published serially in 184446 and in book form in 184445.
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Buy the count of monte cristo unabridged fiction naxos complete classics abridged edition by alexandre dumas isbn. Funnily enough, other versions were of wildly varying lengths unabridged editions run between 45. The count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas, pere. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumas most popular work. The story takes place in france, italy, islands in the mediterranean and in the levant during the historical events of 18151838 from just before the hundred days to the reign of louisphilippe of france. The count of monte cristo has to be unabridged to be fully appreciated, any cutting would ruin the story and the understanding of the character development. Last winter i read the three musketeers for the first time. Count of monte cristo, the unabridged naxos audiobooks. The count of monte cristo the identity dantes assumes when he emerges from prison and inherits his vast fortune. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by alexandre dumas. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. Falsely accused of treason, the young sailor edmund dantes is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of the chateau dif. Project gutenberg s the count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas, pere this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
The unabridged version of count of monte cristo gives you the great depths. There is some speculation that alexandre dumas was inspired to write the count of monte cristo based on a true to life case of wrongful imprisonment. And i definitely recommend the unabridged over the abridged version. The count of monte cristo kindle edition by dumas, alexandre. The count of monte cristo is an extraordinary, long, complex work with a very simple story idea. Adopting a new identity as the count of monte cristo, he sets out to destroy the rivals who framed him for treason.
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Reading length provides a calculation for the word count of this book, find out how long it will take you to read. Which english translation or edition of the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo penguin classics has 1276 pages. This is a wonderful story and well read by john lee. His novels of high adventure have been translated into. I stormed through count, much faster than any of the asoiaf books. In other words, two days, four hours, and fortyfive minutes.
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