| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title |
Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome IV
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Count_of_Monte_Cristo Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Comte_de_Monte-Cristo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com
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| Summary |
"Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome IV" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This installment continues the saga of the protagonist, Edmond Dantès, who assumes the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo as he seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. The themes of betrayal, justice, and redemption weave through the narrative, as Dantès navigates a society filled with intrigue and personal conflicts. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a complex interplay of characters and plotlines. It introduces key figures like Albert and Monte-Cristo, with scenes that reveal politically charged discussions about impending marriages and personal grievances. As Albert grapples with the shadow of his father's past actions, which are now coming to light, it becomes evident that old wounds are about to resurface. Monte-Cristo's intentions, including a planned journey to the sea with Albert, hint at a deeper quest that intertwines business with personal resolutions. This beginning lays the groundwork for a dramatic exploration of honor, reputation, and the consequences of one's choices, promising a gripping continuation of the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Revenge -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Prisoners -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Pirates -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dantès, Edmond (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17992 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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