| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Author |
Maquet, Auguste, 1813-1888 |
| Title |
Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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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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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com
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| Summary |
"Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome II" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This tale continues the journey of Edmond Dantès, who undergoes a dramatic transformation from a wronged man into the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, exploring themes of vengeance, justice, and redemption. The narrative likely involves a variety of characters, including Franz d'Épinay and bandits, as it delves into the consequences of betrayal and the pursuit of power and wealth. The opening of this volume introduces Franz d'Épinay awakening in a cave on the island of Monte Cristo after a vivid dream related to his experiences there. He recalls his previous night spent in the company of a mysterious figure referred to as "Simbad," hinting at adventures embedded within the narrative. As he navigates through his surroundings, Franz grapples with the blend of reality and fantasy, ultimately gearing up for further explorations that promise excitement and danger. The mention of bandits and the vibrant backdrop of Rome foreshadow thrilling encounters and deeper entanglements in the unfolding story. (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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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. |
17990 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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