The Count of Monte Cristo (Modern Library) (Modern Library (Hardcover)) - Hardcover

Alexandre Dumas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0679601996 ISBN 13: 9780679601999

Publisher: Random House Inc, 1997

Synopsis

Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books . Its Hardback series feature treasured classics, major translations of great works, and rediscoveries of keen literary and historical merit. Printed on Acid-free paper. Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. Production values emphasize superior quality and readability. Competitive prices, coupled with exciting cover design make these an ideal gift to be cherished by the avid reader. Set against the tumultuous years of the post-Napoleonic era, The Count of Monet Cristo recounts the swashbuckling adventures of Edmond Dantes, a dashing young sailor falsely accused of treason. The story of his long imprisonment, dramatic escape, and carefully wrought revenge offers up a vision of France that has become immortal

About this title

Review:

"Dumas was... a summit of art. Nobody ever could, or did, or will improve upon Dumas's romances and plays." --George Bernard Shaw

"From the Paperback edition."

Book Description:

An abridged edition of the ultimate revenge story by Alexandre Dumas

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Inc
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0679601996
• ISBN 13: 9780679601999
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1488