The Count of Monte Cristo

Author: Alexandre Dumas (French), translated by Zheng Kelu
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Publishing Date: 2007-06-01
Features: Alexandre Dumas is the foremost writer of popular literature in France. This book is also his masterpiece. For many years, this monumental work has been translated into many languages and has been loved by a wide audience worldwide. The plot is intricate and gripping, the characters vividly come to life, the structure is seamless, and it is a book one can never tire of reading. This translation not only fills in the gaps left by previous versions but also brings back the original's charm. Additionally, the translator's preface provides an insightful analysis of the book, greatly benefiting readers in understanding it.
Alexandre Dumas is the foremost writer of popular literature in France. This book is also his masterpiece. For many years, this monumental work has been translated into many languages and has been loved by a wide audience worldwide. The plot is intricate and gripping, the characters vividly come to life, the structure is seamless, and it is a book one can never tire of reading. This translation not only fills in the gaps left by previous versions but also brings back the original's charm. Additionally, the translator's preface provides an insightful analysis of the book, greatly benefiting readers in understanding it.
The protagonist, Edmond Dantès, returns from a long voyage and is preparing to marry. He is young, talented, and has been appointed acting captain, with a bright future ahead. However, his abilities arouse the envy of the ship's accountant, Danglars. Under Danglars' plotting, his rival Fernand betrays him to the authorities, falsely accusing him of being a Bonapartist. As a result, a misfortune befalls him—during his wedding ceremony, he is arrested by the authorities. Coincidentally, his case is linked to the father of the prosecutor, Villefort. To protect his father, Villefort ruthlessly imprisons Dantès in the death penalty dungeon.