The Count of Monte Cristo

Author: (French) Alexandre Dumas / Zhu Liping
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a famous French writer of the 19th century. Born into an officer's family, he served as a secretary to the Duke of Orléans in his early years and participated in the July Revolution of 1830. During the reign of Napoleon III, he went into exile in Brussels. The Count of Monte Cristo is one of his representative works. The novel tells the story of the revenge of sailor Edmond Dantès, showcasing the vast social life of France at the time. The characters are vividly portrayed with distinct personalities, the plot is lively and full of perilous twists, gripping and thrilling, making it a masterpiece of popular fiction in the world.