THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO: Volume 1, 1888 edition with more than 90 original illustrations - Brossura

Dumas, Alexandre

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ISBN 10: 1520532342 ISBN 13: 9781520532349

Casa editrice: Independently published, 2017

Riassunto

Volume 1 1888 edition, illustrated with more than 90 original illustrations The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815–1839: the era of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France. The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book, an adventure story primarily concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness. It centres around a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about getting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment. However, his plans have devastating consequences for the innocent as well as the guilty. In addition, it is a story that involves romance, loyalty, betrayal, and selfishness, shown throughout the story as characters slowly reveal their true inner nature. The book is considered a literary classic today.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Independently published
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1520532342
• ISBN 13: 9781520532349
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 294