The Count Of Monte Cristo (B&N Classics Mass Market) - Softcover

Dumas, Alexandre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593080883 ISBN 13: 9781593080884

Publisher: Barnes & Noble, 2004

Synopsis

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New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate

All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RDashing young Edmond Dantès has everything. He is engaged to a beautiful woman, is about to become the captain of a ship, and is well liked by almost everyone. But his perfect life is shattered when he is framed by a jealous rival and thrown into a dark prison cell for 14 years.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&RThe greatest tale of betrayal, adventure, and revenge ever written, &&LI&&RThe Count of Monte Cristo&&L/I&&R continues to dazzle readers with its thrilling and memorable scenes, including Dantès's miraculous escape from prison, his amazing discovery of a vast hidden treasure, and his transformation into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo--a man whose astonishing thirst for vengeance is as cruel as it is just.&&LBR&&R&&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R&&LSTRONG&&R&&L/B&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R&&LSTRONG&&RLuc Sante&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R is the author of &&LI&&RLow Life&&L/I&&R, &&LI&&REvidence&&L/I&&R, and &&LI&&RThe Factory of Facts&&L/I&&R. He teaches writing and the history of photography at Bard College.&&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/B&&R

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Paperback. Pub Date: 2004 Pages: 672 Publisher: Barnes & Noble of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader. including new scholarship. thoughtful design. and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholarsBiographies of the authorsChronologies of contemporary historical. biographical. and cultural eventsFootnotes and endnotesSelective discussions of imitations. parodies. poems. books. plays. paintings. operas. statuary. and films inspired by the workComments by other famous authorsStudy questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectationsBibliographies for further readingIndices & Glossaries. when appropr...

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."

About this edition

• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1593080883
• ISBN 13: 9781593080884
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 624