The Count of Monte Cristo: Wordsworth Classics

About The Count of Monte Cristo

"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas is an enduring masterpiece of adventure and revenge, set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. The epic saga follows the dramatic transformation of Edmond Dantès, a young, innocent sailor whose promising life is shattered by a cruel act of betrayal. Falsely imprisoned in the infamous Château d'If, Dantès endures years of suffering, during which he plots his meticulous and elaborate retribution against those who wronged him. This classic tale explores profound themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and the corrupting influence of power, making it a cornerstone of historical fiction.

Upon his miraculous escape and discovery of a hidden treasure, Dantès reinvents himself as the enigmatic and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. He meticulously orchestrates his campaign of vengeance, becoming an anonymous agent of fate in the lives of his former enemies. Dumas masterfully weaves a sensational narrative filled with intrigue, betrayal, and thrilling escapes, all moving at a cracking pace. The novel presents a powerful conflict between good and evil, complicated by the hero’s ultimate discomfort with the hubristic implications of his own actions, offering readers a richly diverse and morally complex literary experience.

Key Details

• Author: Alexandre Dumas
• Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
• Format: Paperback, 928 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2002
• ISBN: 9781853267338

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