The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
A young sailor, unjustly accused of treason, is imprisoned without trial in a grim fortress. After a daring escape, he uncovers a hidden treasure and transforms himself into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. He then sets out to exact revenge on those who wronged him, using his newfound power and influence. Throughout his journey, he grapples with questions about justice, vengeance, and whether ultimate power can ultimately corrupt.
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- Published
- 1844
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1200-1400
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Monte Cristo grófja
- De Graaf Van Montecristo
- De Graaf van Monte-Cristo
- De graaf van Monte Cristo
- De graaf van Monte-Cristo
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- 24th on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)
- 24th on The Books That Built The French (TNS-Sofres/SNCF–Lire)
- 33rd on America’s 100 Favorite Books (WordsRated)
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- 36th on Readers’ Top 100 Novels Of All Time (Guardian)
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- 43rd on 4chan’s Literature Board’s Aggregate Top 100 Books for the Decade 2014 - 2024 (Reddit)
- 44th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 45th on 100 Must-Read Classics, as Chosen by our Readers (Penguin (UK))
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- 49th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
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