Hey all, so ive been really interested in the count of monte cristo especially since ive been seeing it all over reddit. Find summaries for every chapter, including a the count of monte cristo chapter summary chart to help you understand the book. One of its characters, a madgenius of a scientist who writes his greatest work in prison. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas loyal books. It soon becomes apparent that dantes is being sent to the chateau dlf, a torturechamber prison of sorts which is located on an isle off the mainland. If youve only read one of the abridged versions less than 600 pages or youve only seen one of the many film versions.
This story happens in the napoleon time, so you have to know about histpry of napoleon. But its a very deliberate story, and its well worth it. My 8 year old was thrilled to get and read this book. However, the sultan of monte cristo is a little too risque for a very young audience, and is recommended for those at least 18 years of age. Fernand mondego is the main antagonist in alexandre dumas novel, the count of monte cristo. Fernand mondego the count of monte cristo villains wiki. The illustrations are attractive, and the text is large enough for that age group, but a lot of the in my opinion essential details have been. Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does.
James caviezel, guy pearce, richard harris, dagmara dominczyk, luis guzman. It is heavily illustrated, and is children appropriate in language and length. They couldnt possibly see that he was getting them to slip and fail, creating each ones demise. Rising action presentation of the count of monte cristo by. I think hollys characterization of the book is accurate, and ive read it 4 times since the first pe. The count of monte cristo is an adaptation of the alexander dumas tale by the same name. Just finished reading the count of monte cristo and it was. The greatness of this book can be illustrated by the following simple equations. 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. It is no exaggeration to say monte cristo still ranks as one of the most exciting stories imaginable, one every bit as. For pure entertainment value, this novel is hard to beat, especially in the more recent unabridged translation by robin buss. Picaud was engaged to marry a rich woman, but four jealous friends.
I would suggest it was suitable for fifteen years and older, and that younger readers might not fully engage with it and young. In short, he was a man of some fifty to fiftyfive years of age who tried to appear forty. Peuchet related the story of a shoemaker named francois picaud, who was living in paris in 1807. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas is a fantastic whirlwind of unforgettable characters and interweaving storylines that left me awestruck and yearning for an even deeper glimpse into.
The count of monte cristo 2002 a sdg original source. Picaud was engaged to marry a rich woman, but four jealous friends falsely accused him of being a spy for england. But monte cristo, in contrast, recognizes all of his enemies all now wealthy and influential men. Edmond dantes the count of monte cristo, the abbe busoni, the envoy, lord wilmore, sinbad the.
This book is a great book for eight grade students. Apr 22, 20 a few months ago, book riot asked readers to pick their top 50 favorite novels, and the count of monte cristo was number 29. There is a perfect copy on a well known pirate site i found. Which english translation or edition of the count of monte. The project gutenberg ebook of the count of monte cristo.
The count of monte cristo at the age of nineteen, edmond dantes seems to have the perfect life. We read the count of monte cristo dominoes three, oxford and it was difficult for them to understand all the chararters the book has. This is especially true in the count of monte cristo where dumas does an incredible job of maintaining tension and a fast pace throughout. The count of monte cristo character analysis litcharts. I first read the count of monte cristo in abridged form and am glad to have finally read the full version. Numerous film and television miniseries versions of the adventure story appeared, among them a highly acclaimed 1964 british miniseries, a 1998 french miniseries starring gerard depardieu, a 1922 silent film with john gilbert in the lead.
This is an action movie thats also a morality play, a tale of injustice and vengeance that actually reckons on god, faith, and divine justice. The count of monte cristo the book is very good but some of the readers make it impossible to keep track it got 20 hours in and had to give up really was a struggle to keep track. The count of monte cristo, originally published serially, enthralled its readers, and dumas adapted it for the stage shortly after its publication as a book. Like the mask of zorro, monte cristo balances its anachronistic sensibilities and overthetop set pieces with genuine emotion and a real moral dimension even, in monte cristo, a spiritual dimension. Young reading series3 count monte cristo hardcover january 1, 2010 by. The only slow section in this novel is the section from page 300 to 436 where a host of new characters and background information is introduced. The count of monte cristo is considered a literary classic, and in the years since its publication has received numerous adaptations. His enemies almost looked up to him because of his fortune and knowledge. He is edmond dantes rival for the affections of a woman named mercedes. However there is a chapter where the count provides a companion, franz with an hallucinogenic drug and he has a questionable dream about 3 female statues. What next three books to read after the count of monte cristo.
Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. So my son who is tried to read this book for fun on my recommendation because i remembered it as a really great story. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. I am a little over half way through the book and so far havent found anything too racy. It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumas most popular work. Jan 11, 2016 a short presentation made for my students to facilitate them to understand the characters relationship in this awesome book. Edmond dantes the count of monte cristo, the abbe busoni. He is about to become the captain of a ship, he is engaged to a beautiful and kind young woman, mercedes, and he is well liked by almost everyone who knows him. Birthday toast one of my favorite scenes in the movie. Aug 28, 2020 its the count of monte cristo that has an anniversary today its serial publication first began on august 28, 1884, making it a sprightly 6 years old and that means we have an excuse to dive. The count of monte cristo sparknotes literature guide volume 22 sparknotes literature guide series sparknotes. What next three books to read after the count of monte.
Rising action presentation of the count of monte cristo rebekah miranda ms. This is most assuredly not a childrens book, although some of us read it at a tender age, and did not fully understand some aspects at the time. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas is one of the most popular books ever published. He conspires to have dantes unjustly imprisoned, leading to the events of him returning as the count of monte cristo. Here are links to searches for limitededition modern hardcovers from two premium book publishers. Jim weiss has adapted alexandre dumas massive book into an exciting recording. I remember vividly the way dante escaped from the prison and assumed a new identity.
The count of monte cristo chapter summaries course hero. Monte cristo releases information to the press that proves that morcerf is a traitor, and morcerf is ruined socially. She says in 6 months, if edmond doesnt return, she would. The black count by tom reiss the reallife count of monte cristo tom reiss places thomasalexandre dumas, a general in revolutionary france and the father of the count of monte. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas reading level 5 printed book edctr509b edcon publishing group. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I read the count of monte cristo in high school, and i have fond memories of the story as well as discussing it with my mom who read it also. The the count of monte cristo quotes below are all either spoken by edmond dantes the count of monte cristo, the abbe busoni, the envoy, lord wilmore, sinbad the sailor or refer to edmond dantes the count of monte cristo, the abbe busoni, the envoy, lord wilmore, sinbad the sailor.
Kineman honors english 102 may 2014 by alexandre dumas vongher, robert. From luc santes introduction to the count of monte cristo. The work, which is set during the time of the bourbon restoration in france, tells the story of an unjustly incarcerated man who escapes to find. 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. The count of monte cristo novel by french author alexandre dumas pere possibly in collaboration with auguste maquet, published serially in 184446 and in book form in 184445. The count of monte cristo cliffsnotes study guides book. The scientist who inspired the count of monte cristo. Alexandre dumass the count of monte cristo chapter summary. Just finished reading the count of monte cristo and it was incredible.
Apr 04, 2021 the project gutenberg ebook of the count of monte cristo, by alexandre dumas, pere this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas jim weiss. The count of monte cristo, illustrated by alexandre dumas. National catholic register the first few weeks of the year are often a movie dead zone a dumping ground for studios to unload projects they have no confidence in and werent willing to throw into the holiday glut. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by. Young reading series3 count monte cristo rob lloyd jones on. Is the count of monte cristo really considered a childrens book. He put his head through the door of the carriage, on which a coronet was painted, and sent the groom to ask whether the count of monte cristo was at home. After sleeping in prison for a few hours, dantes is dragged out of his cell and forced into a rowboat. As the count of monte cristo, he made himself popular in society.
It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. The count of monte cristo cliffs notes by roberts, james l and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Abebooks has many old and rare copies of the count of monte cristo for sale as well as many cheap abundant ones. He showed me that you must never give up and always keep hope for a better future. See more ideas about monte cristo, cristo, alexandre dumas. Adaptation of alexandre dumas classic story of revenge, with james caviezel as the young, dashing sailor whos betrayed by his best friend and is wrongly. Adaptation of alexandre dumas classic story of revenge, with james caviezel as the young, dashing sailor whos betrayed by his best friend and is wrongly imprisoned for years on a nightmarish island prison. From the moment, when i read the book and watched the movie, i have always looked at the problem as an adventure and as a challenge. The project gutenberg ebook of the count of monte cristo, by. Ive read here that its over a thousand pages long so before i try and getting into it i just wanted to make sure that ill be able to fully grasp it and enjoy reading the book by making sure that i understand every word of it. However there is a chapter where the count provides a companion, franz with an hallucinogenic drug and he has a.
Its been a few years since i read this chunkster, but it is also one of my favorite books. Fernand and mercedes get married, move to paris, have a baby, and are known as the count and countess of mocref. The only thing thats difficult about the count of monte cristo is its huge cast of characters, its enormous length, and a bit of slowness around the 23rd part of its second act. Then monte cristo destroys morcerfs relationship with. The count of monte cristo childrens books wiki fandom. Did you know this book was translated into english by the wife of thomas hardy. In the book, danglars albie woodington got out of the shipping business by speculating with. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas is a fantastic whirlwind of unforgettable characters and interweaving storylines that left me awestruck and yearning for an even deeper glimpse into this world of treachery, romance, adventure, and mystery. Is the count of monte cristo really considered a children. He eventually escapes, finds a hidden treasure, and returns as a wealthy but embittered man who meticulously and ruthlessly destroys all who conspired to send him to prison. I dont believe kids of a young age will fully appreciate the book despite it being.
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