Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome I by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
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Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888
French
"Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome I" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is wrongfully imprisoned and seeks vengeance after his escape. The novel explores themes of justice, revenge, and redemption as Dantès transforms into the enigmati...
Marseille. Edmond Dantès, the second mate of the ship, learns about the death of his captain and the consequences it might have on his life. The narrative sets up Dantès' promising future as he anticipates becoming the captain and marrying his beloved, Mercedes. However, underlying tensions appear with the jealousy of his rival, Fernand, and the machinations of Danglars, foreshadowing the betrayals and challenges that will lead to Dantès' tragic fall into imprisonment. The groundwork for Dantès' remarkable story of revenge is skillfully laid out in this opening portion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Michael Carter
3 months agoOnce I started reading, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Simply brilliant.
Kevin Hall
5 months agoHonestly, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. One of the best books I've read this year.
Betty Lee
4 days agoOnce I started reading, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Carol Robinson
5 months agoMy professor recommended this and it provides a comprehensive overview that is perfect for students and experts alike. A solid resource I will return to often.
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Thomas Baker
3 months agoOnce I started reading, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. It was exactly what I needed right now.