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Alexandre Dumas’s epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo, and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration.
Robin Buss’s lively translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of Dumas’s original. This edition includes an introduction, explanatory notes, and suggestions for further reading.
Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Publisher : Penguin Classics; Reissue edition (May 27, 2003)
Language : English
Paperback : 1276 pages
ISBN-10 : 0140449264
ISBN-13 : 978-0140449266
Lexile measure : HL570L
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.11 x 2.24 x 7.75 inches
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Customers find the story gripping and well-told. They praise the translation as smooth and easy to follow. Many consider the book a worthwhile read with interesting characters and a fast pace. The writing style is described as descriptive and witty, capturing the author’s wit and intense commitment. While some readers find the book long, others appreciate its value for money and consider it a good read.
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