Last winter i read the three musketeers for the first time. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, pere styled bylimpidsoft. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. Librivox recording of the count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo french.
The count of monte cristo penguin classics mass market paperback. This edition includes an introduction, explanatory notes and suggestions for further reading. After a daring escape, and after unearthing a hidden treasure. The count of monte cristo audio mp3 cd unabridged published. The 20th century has produced its own mysterious masked saviours both in literature and on. Most published versions of this novel come abridged, which is why i went out of my way to find this penguin classics unabridged edition. The count of monte cristo unabridged kindle edition. Unfortunately, others envy him his good fortune and conspire to have him sent to prison for a crime he didnt commit. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in exquisitely designed bondedleather bindings, with distinctive gilt edging and a silkribbon bookmark. And the unabridged version of the count of monte cristo, clocking in at over pages. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of leasure to readers. As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the chateau dif, got on board the vessel between cape morgion and rion island. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas the th. The count of monte cristo penguin classics alexandre dumas.
Highly recommend the count of monte cristo book as it is simply fantastic. The count of monte cristo on what slender threads do life and fortune hang. The count of monte cristo, in spite of its high literary quality, has the same power to thrill as any classic adventure in which the villain gets his comeuppance, the hero is rescued in the nick of time and good fortune comes to those who deserve it. Unfortunately, it looks like heritage press never released this title for some reason. Read the count of monte cristo online, free books by. The count of monte cristo what translation is the best. Most editions in english are abridged, but usually dont say they are. Some narrators are difficult to listen to for a long time but i really had no problem during the 47 hours that this book is read over. The count of monte cristo clothbound classics hardcover. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, 9780140449266, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy the count of monte cristo penguin classics book. I love my heritage press 2volume editions of the longer classics such as war and peace, les miserables, and gone with the wind. The count of monte cristo audiobook by alexandre dumas. Visit other sites in the penguin random house network.
Buy the count of monte cristo penguin classics rev ed by dumas, alexandre, buss, robin, buss, robin isbn. He is best known for his historical novels the three musketeers and the count of monte cristo, and he was among the first authors to fully exploit the possibilities of the serial novel. Choose the part of the count of monte cristo which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. My lazy friend is currently reading the abridged version bantam clasic edition abridged is 531 pages. When i was finished, he said, mom, youve just got to read the count of monte cristo. The unabridged is something like 12000 pages and the abridged is closer to 600800 pages. Alexandre dumass novel of justice, retribution, and selfdiscovery one of the most enduringly popular adventure tales ever written appears here in a newly revised translation. This is a wonderful story and well read by john lee. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers. Alexandre dumas 18021870, french novelist and playwright, as one of the most famous and prolific french writers of the nineteenth century, producing some 250 books. Read the count of monte cristo, free online version of the book by alexandre dumas pere, on. The count of monte cristo penguin classics mass market paperback may 1, 1997. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas 1997, paperback. A few years later, probably around 14, i tracked down the complete and unabridged version oxford classic i dont remember who the translator was, but publisher was the oxford university press, and it became.
After enduring a short period of bankruptcy, dumas began to travel extensively, still keeping up a prodigious output of journalism, short fiction. A beautiful new clothbound edition of alexandre dumas classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge. Another important work by dumas, written before his work. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. The penguin classics robin buss translation of the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas on free audio. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas goodreads. The diamond is part of caderousses slow punishment. French, only robin buss unabridged and uncensored translation will suffice.
The count of monte cristo english version, unabridged. Robin busss lively english translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of dumass original. It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. Buss, robin trn, isbn 0140449264, isbn 9780140449266, brand new, free shipping in the us edmund dantes, unjustly convicted of aiding the exiled napoleon, escapes after fourteen years of imprisonment and seeks revenge in paris. The count of monte cristo is a novel by alexandre dumas that was first published in 1844. Count of monte cristo folio society devotees librarything. An ebook 9781848703483 is available for quite a small fee. The count of monte cristo needs to be read in all its unabridged glory to fully appreciate why it is a masterpiece and classic.
If you want to read the count of monte cristo, then read the book as it was written to be read. Wordsworth classics this is a complete and unabridged paperback with an introduction and notes by keith wren, university of kent at canterbury. On translation, the penguin one is very nice, but, if you are looking for a less expensive option or a nicer book design, the modern library edition chapman and hall translation has been doing well with readers. 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. In defense of abridged versions, i first read count of monte cristo in an abridged version and really liked it. Which english translation or edition of the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo penguin classics by alexandre. The count of monte cristo is one of my favourite books and ive read it countless times. Count of monte cristo, paperback by dumas, alexandre. Published may 27th 2003 by penguin classics first published 1844. Count of monte cristo, the unabridged naxos audiobooks. Alexandre dumas peres the count of monte cristo consists of 117 parts for ease of reading. 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. First, caderousse kills a jeweler, his wife, and is then.
The count of monte cristo is a popular book by alexandre dumas pere. The count of monte cristo also disguises himself as an abbe and returns to find caderousse still a poor man. I would suggest the penguin classics version unabridged. He gives caderousse a diamond, yet he knows this shall not bring caderousse happiness. The count of monte cristo penguin classics alexandre dumas, robin buss isbn. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his. I would recommend the complete and unabridged version as it includes the whole book not like the abridged versions that are shortened. The count of monte cristo penguin classics 9780140446159. It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumass most popular work. The count of monte cristo penguin classics kindle edition. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Im in search of the perfect reading copy of the count of monte cristo. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. This novel tells the story of edmond dantes, wrongfully imprisoned for life in the supposedly impregnable sea fortress the chateau dif. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas pere penguin. Which english translation or edition of the count of monte. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Dumas, alexandre, waterfield, robin h 9780140373530. The count of monte cristo is a classic story of betrayal and revenge. Contents chapter 11 chapter 228 chapter 350 chapter 481 chapter 5101 chapter 6144 chapter 7178 chapter 8205 i. I have it in french, but also an english version first published by collins of london and glasgow in 1884, with an introduction by richard church, which curiously enough doesnt name the translator. The count of monte cristo arlington public library.
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