The Count of Monte Cristo: Penguin Classics | Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo: Penguin Clothbound Classics

Extended Synopsis

Falsely accused of treason by jealous rivals, the young and successful sailor Edmond Dantès is brutally torn from his life and condemned to the grim, inescapable island fortress of the Château d'If. During his devastating fourteen-year imprisonment, he befriends a fellow captive who reveals the location of an immense, hidden treasure buried on the remote Isle of Monte Cristo. Armed with this knowledge, Dantès devises a daring escape and completely reinvents himself as the mysterious, fabulously wealthy Count of Monte Cristo.

Driven by an unyielding thirst for retribution against the three men who destroyed his life, the Count orchestrates a brilliant and methodical campaign of revenge. This sprawling epic of betrayal, hidden wealth, and relentless justice was a massive popular success upon its serialization in the 1840s, inspired by actual historical cases of wrongful imprisonment. The Penguin Clothbound Classics unabridged edition preserves every thrilling twist of Dumas's masterpiece, expertly translated by Robin Buss.

Intended Audience

This beautiful unabridged edition is an essential addition for readers who relish grand historical adventures, scholars of 19th-century European literature, and collectors seeking premium, visually stunning hardcover editions of world-renowned classics.

Author Biography

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a prolific French writer whose works have been translated into nearly a hundred languages, making him one of the most widely read French authors in history. A master of the historical novel and high adventure, he is best known for his monumental literary achievements, including The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, which continue to captivate audiences and inspire adaptations worldwide.

Accolades & Recognition

• Recognized globally as one of the greatest adventure novels ever written.
• Features the acclaimed, unabridged English translation and introduction by Robin Buss.
• Presented in the highly collectible Penguin Clothbound Classics series with an intricate, metallic foil-stamped cover designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.

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