The count of monte cristo audiobook by alexandre dumas. When he finally discovers it, he is staggered by the immensity of its wealth. The count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas, pere. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas free at. The classic tale of adventure and revenge by alexandre dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories.
The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas books on tape. He puts his arm around haydees waist and leaves, just as maximilien awakens and is reunited with valentine. There are two fantastic unabridged recordings of this book on audible. Richard matthews, assistant professor of philosophy sent to prison on a false accusation in 1815, edmond dantes escapes many years later and finds a treasure which he uses to exact his revenge. The first edition in book form was published in paris by petion in 18 volumes with the first two issued in 1844 and the remaining sixteen in 1845. The count of monte cristo is one of my favorite books of all time. A popular bestseller since its publication in 1844, the count of monte cristo is one of the great pageturning thrillers of all time.
Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his. Differences between the count of monte cristo book vs movie. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by french author alexandre dumas pere completed in 1844. Peuchet related the story of a shoemaker named francois picaud, who was living in paris in 1807. Chapter 9231 chapter 10247 chapter 11271 chapter 12295 chapter 316 chapter 14337 chapter 15364 chapter 16405 chapter 17438 chapter 18501. It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. Contents introduction ix note on the text xxii select bibliography xxiii a chronology of alexandre dumas xxiv the count of monte cristo 1.
The count of monte cristo at usborne childrens books. The effect of the serials, which held vast audiences enthralled, each member. Monte cristo has two goals to reward those who were kind to him and his aging father, and to punish those responsible for his imprisonment. The count of monte cristo cliffsnotes study guides book. Published in 1844, it is often considered one of the great thrillers of all time and, along with the three musketeers, dumas most popular work. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. Count of monte cristo is one of the most celebrated works of all times and i think this movie, in its own way, justifies it. Cosmos i think this book would be fine for teens, but theyll need the attention span for it, and may need to research history at the time to understand the way certain things were done. If the count of monte cristo is my all time favorite book. We will follow him over the course of twentythree years and 117 chapters yikes. The count of monte cristo, folio society abebooks passion for books. Alexandre dumas famous story, the count of monte cristo, was a fictional story based on real events. Librivox recording of the count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas. Sep 30, 2016 the short answer is that of the adaptations i have seen, the 1975 movie is the most accurate, but i hear the bbc miniseries is even better.
The count of monte cristo begins just before the hundred days period when napoleon returned to power after his exile. What the 1934 film did was take the core of the revenge story from the many elements and threads in the book and add swashbuckling there are no sword fights in the book, and changed the ending to keep the punters happy. In the movie villefort has a daughter named valentine. When this novel appeared for the first time between 1844 and 1846, it was instantly a huge success. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of leasure to readers. Librivox recording of the count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo french. During this time he will pretend to be a number of different people, including sinbad the sailor, lord wilmore, abbe faria, and the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo is an adventure novel by alexandre dumas. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas free audio book. Read the count of monte cristo, free online version of the book by alexandre dumas pere, on.
On february 24, 1815, the watchtower at marseilles signalled the arrival of the threemaster pharaon. Alexandre dumas 18021870 written by french author alexandre dumas, the count of monte cristo follows the life of edmond dantes as he embarks on a journey of revenge after being wrongly imprisoned and set up by none other than his socalled friends. The count of monte cristo cliffs notes by roberts, james l. When edmond dantes is betrayed and throwing into a secret dungeon, it seems as if his life if over. Count of monte cristo, the unabridged naxos audiobooks. Differences between the count of monte cristo book vs. I first read the count of monte cristo in abridged form and am glad to have finally read the full version. This kindle edition translation of this book is so bad that its comical.
So powerful in fact, that was controversial when it was first released. All film versions of the count of monte cristo are going to be compared to the classic robert donat version from 1934. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers. What is the most accurate movie of the book the count of. The height of alexander dumas writings, the count of monte cristo is set against the backdrop of the napoleonic era. During this time he will pretend to be a number of different people, including sinbad the sailor, lord. The count of monte cristo full audiobook greatest audiobooks part 1 v3 s p e c i a l o f f e r. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. So my son who is tried to read this book for fun on my recommendation because i remembered it as a really great story. The count of monte cristo book vs movie add a difference. Alexandre dumas peres the count of monte cristo consists of 117 parts for ease of reading. Yet he doesnt anticipate the impact of a fellow prisoner, and the plan that the two will hatch together. The scientist who inspired the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas with high adventure, derringdo and thrills to keep the drowsiest sunbather awake, this is perfect holiday reading graphic novel.
One of its characters, a madgenius of a scientist who writes his greatest work in prison, was. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas everymans library 1,240 pp. Contents chapter 11 chapter 228 chapter 350 chapter 481 chapter 5101 chapter 6144 chapter 7178. Enjoyable swashbuckler for kids who can handle the action. The short answer is that of the adaptations i have seen, the 1975 movie is the most accurate, but i hear the bbc miniseries is even better. Fernand and mercedes mondego have a son named albert. Aug 30, 20 the pov of the count of monte cristo is in third person.
David case set against the tumultuous years of the post napoleonic era, dumass grand historical romance recounts the swashbuckling adventures of edmond dante. Listen to count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas at audiobooks. But monte cristo, in contrast, recognizes all of his enemies all now wealthy and influential men. It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumass most popular work.
The catholic church in france condemned it because of its powerful message it presented the reader. In the count of monte cristo, alexander dumas illustrates revenge as a tactic which brings justice to the world. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas on free audio book. This one by naxos audiobooks, released in 2011, narrated by bill homewood, and. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas books on tape nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbssthe great american reada popular bestseller since its publication in 1844,the count of monte cristois one of the great pageturning thrillers of all time. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas a free audiobook. It is one of the authors most popular works, along. After he is thrown in prison on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit, edmond dantes learns that he was betrayed by his friends. For example, theres a general theme of death being better than being disgraced, which isnt so widely popular or advocated in our current time period, let alone expected, if that makes sense. Who is the mysterious count of monte cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth.
Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating. The count of monte cristo by dumas, alexandre and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Choose the part of the count of monte cristo which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. The count of monte cristo audiobook alexandre dumas audible. This book contains alternate versions of a number of chapters. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read a popular bestseller since its publication in 1844, the count of monte cristo is one of the great pageturning thrillers of all time. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas with high adventure, derringdo and thrills to keep the drowsiest sunbather. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in exquisitely designed bondedleather bindings, with distinctive gilt edging and a silkribbon bookmark. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Next morning at dawn, jacopo gives maximilien a note from monte cristo.
Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. The count of monte cristo audiobook on cassette, 1989. Another important work by dumas, written before his work. The count realizes now that god is, as it were, offering haydee to him so that he can be happy. You can listen below it may take a moment to appear or. The count of monte cristo, illustrated by alexandre dumas. The count of monte cristo operates very much like the russian mafia.
The count of monte cristo full audiobook part 14 youtube. Written by alexandre dumas, narrated by bill homewood. A riproaring tale of adventure from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The count of monte cristo is astounding in a lot of ways. Read the count of monte cristo online, free books by. Maybe its just an after effect of reading a book and then watching it. The count of monte cristo unabridged on apple books. Its got so many mistakes, it takes a translator to understand the translation. The story takes place in france, italy, islands in the mediterranean and in the levant during the historical events of 18151838 from just before the hundred days to the reign of louisphilippe of france. As monte cristo, dantes ingeniously manages to be introduced to the cream of parisian society, among whom he goes unrecognized.
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The count of monte cristo is a popular book by alexandre dumas pere. Dumas got the idea for the count of monte cristo from a true story, which he found in a memoir written by a man named jacques peuchet. Serialization ran from 28 august 1844 to 15 january 1846. Falsely accused of treason, the young sailor edmund d. Listen to count of monte cristo audiobook by alexandre dumas. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Alexandre dumass swashbuckling adventure about envy, betrayal, revenge and redemption kept me turning the pages many years ago, and its one the nineteenth century books i hold dear to my heart. The pov of the count of monte cristo is in third person. He meets up with pirates and ultimately finds the treasure, enabling him to return in a new persona, the count of monte cristo, where he will prove that revenge is a dish that is best eaten cold. From luc santes introduction to the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo greatest audiobooks part 1 v3. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo kindle edition by dumas, alexandre. Count of monte cristo is one of the most celebrated works of all times and i.