All you can books gives you unlimited access to over 40,000 audiobooks, ebooks, and. A prolific author, his body of work includes a number of popular classics, including the three musketeers and the man in the iron mask. The count of monte cristo is a picaresque novel with a dramatic plot. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in exquisitely designed bondedleather bindings, with distinctive gilt edging and a silkribbon bookmark. 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.
An epic tale of revenge, the count of monte cristo is one of the most fun books i have read in some time. 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 audiobook by alexandre dumas. 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 audiobook, written by alexandre. The count of monte cristo audiobook and ebook all you can books. 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. Librivox recording of the count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo french. Another important work by dumas, written before his work. 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. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. The count of monte cristo penguin classics alexandre dumas, robin buss isbn. The count of monte cristo is an extraordinary, long, complex work with a very simple story idea.
The count of monte cristo paperback tattered cover. Penguin book club diving into all the classics youve always wanted to read. Robin buss seems to be the most popular and respected modern translator of this work. The count of monte cristo audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by orson welles, this popular, renowned radio audiobook is now available for free download from spotify, deezer, and in high quality from audible as well. Instead of downloading multiple mp3 files, you can now simply listen to the original audiobook for free and. 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.
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. The best count of monte cristo audiobook wchapter summaries and analysis. 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. The count of monte cristo full audiobook by alexandre. The count of monte cristo c pearson education limited 2008 the count of monte cristo answer keys of 3 answer keys level 3 penguin readers teacher support programme book key 1 napoleon, chateau dif, cesare borgia, marseilles 23 open answers 4 a bars on a window help keep you in. The count of monte cristo audiobook, by alexandre dumas. It is one of the authors most popular works, along with the three musketeers. The count of monte cristo audible has abridged this classic work to the point where you cant even follow the plot. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of leasure to readers. Set during the years after the fall of napoleons empire, the story unwinds in several locations including paris, marseilles, rome, monte. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, edmond dantes is confined to the grim fortress of if. Robin buss 19392006 was a writer and translator who worked for the independent on sunday and as television critic for the times educational supplement.
However by the time i finished the book the sound of his mouth had me squirming. The count of monte cristo is a tale of revenge and retribution. 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. While maupassants power is in his slice of life short stories told in an objective narrative voice and dumas is the master of the thousand page epic told see more in highly sympathetic narration, both authors evoke images of the same france and are unequaled in their skill at bringing character and conflict to life. The count of monte cristo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And then in the last few pages i realized how much more the book is. Not sure if this penguin edition is, its not the one i read. The count of monte cristo audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by alexandre dumas, this popular, renowned classics audiobook is now available for free download from spotify, deezer, and in high quality from audible as well. I listened to this on my ipod walking to and from work and would frequently be striding down the street with a big smile on my face. He has a low voice, which is fine, except that it comes across as garbled when listening to this audiobook in the car. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas alibris.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. What is the best english version of the count of monte. He will read a few words at a normal rate, then it almost sounds like the audio chokes. When so many books are 30 and 35 hours long, the count of monte cristo has been shortened to 17 12 hours. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. Alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo read by bill homewood abridged. If you have seen the movie but not yet read this classic, youll be shocked at. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas overdrive. The count of monte cristo is a rollicking boys own adventure of suffering and revenge and has long sat as my favourite novel ever since i first read it. Alexandre dumas 18021870 was the son of napoleons famous general dumas. When i first started the count of monte cristo, i thought that i was in for a good adventure tale, complete with intrigue, romance, and drama.
A beautiful new clothbound edition of alexandre dumas classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, 9780140449266, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Almost all the way through the book, i stuck to tthe opinion that the book was satisfying and engaging but not highly thoughtprovoking. I first read the count of monte cristo in abridged form and am glad to have finally read the full version. Have started telling everyone i know to read the book or listen to the audiobook. On the eve of his wedding, a young sailor named edmond dantes is wrongly. Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his. But his life is suddenly turned upside down when, on his wedding day, he is arrested. The narration was skillfully performed, and the narrators voice sold me on this version of the book. The count of monte cristo the count of monte cristo audiobook, by alexandre dumas. Penguin reader should be embarrassedbut, if you are up for a challenge and. I once had someone ask me why did i bother reading it and just watch one of the many movies instead. John lee has the perfect voice for the count of monte cristo. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas penguin random.
Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american reada popular bestseller since its publication in 1844, the count of monte. But his perfect life is shattered when three jealous friends conspire to destroy him. It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumass most popular work. It is often considered to be, along with the three musketeers, dumas most popular work. 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. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas free at. At nineteen, he is soon to be captain of his own ship and about to be married to his true love, mercedes. The count of monte cristo begins just before the hundred days period when napoleon returned to power after his exile. About the count of monte cristo on what slender threads do life and fortune hang. Listen to count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas at. Librivox recording of the count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas. The count of monte cristo needs to be read in all its unabridged glory to fully appreciate why it is a masterpiece and classic. Hi all i am wanting to listen to the count of monte cristo and am an audible member with 1 credit remaining. The count of monte cristo penguin classics mass market paperback may 1.
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