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Count of Monte Cristo (version 3)

Count of Monte Cristo (version 3)

Written by: Alexandre Dumas
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Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and in the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days to the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). It deals with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. The book is considered a literary classic today. (Summary by David Clarke, ref. Wikipedia)Copyright Action&Adventure Fiction Genre Art Social Sciences World
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