The Count Of Monte Cristo (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Wrongful imprisonment, daring escape, and a perilous quest for justice and mercy across Napoleonic-era EuropeBy Alexandre Dumas
Length54h 20m
About this audiobook
Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo is a vast romantic adventure of betrayal, imprisonment, escape, and exquisitely plotted revenge. Set amid the political turbulence of post-Napoleonic France, it follows Edmond Dantès from youthful innocence to near-mythic self-fashioning as the mysterious Count. Dumas's style combines melodramatic intensity, historical detail, suspenseful serialization, and moral inquiry. In this illustrated edition, the visual accompaniments sharpen the novel's theatrical grandeur and reinforce its richly imagined nineteenth-century world. Dumas, born in 1802, was one of France's great masters of popular historical fiction, descended from a remarkable military family and deeply attuned to questions of honor, social mobility, and political instability. His own experiences with literary collaboration, public fame, and the changing fortunes of French society inform the novel's fascination with disguise, performance, justice, and power. The work reflects his gift for transforming history into narrative momentum. This edition is recommended for readers who seek both intellectual substance and irresistible storytelling. It will appeal to admirers of historical fiction, moral drama, and intricately structured plots. Few novels examine vengeance so compellingly while also asking whether justice, once pursued absolutely, can leave the avenger morally intact.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (5.2K)
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GenreAction and Adventure, Literary Classics
Length54 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 1, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Count Of Monte Cristo (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6VOLUME ONE
7Chapter 1. Marseilles—The Arrival.
8Chapter 2. Father and Son.
9Chapter 3. The Catalans.
10Chapter 4. Conspiracy.
11Chapter 5. The Marriage-Feast.
12Chapter 6. The Deputy Procureur du Roi.
13Chapter 7. The Examination.
14Chapter 8. The Chateau D'If.
15Chapter 9. The Evening of the Betrothal.
16Chapter 10. The King's Closet at the Tuileries.
17Chapter 11. The Corsican Ogre.
18Chapter 12. Father and Son.
19Chapter 13. The Hundred Days.
20Chapter 14. The Two Prisoners.
21Chapter 15. Number 34 and Number 27.
22Chapter 16. A Learned Italian.
23Chapter 17. The Abbe's Chamber.
24Chapter 18. The Treasure.
25Chapter 19. The Third Attack.
26Chapter 20. The Cemetery of the Chateau D'If.
27Chapter 21. The Island of Tiboulen.
28Chapter 22. The Smugglers.
29Chapter 23. The Island of Monte Cristo.
30Chapter 24. The Secret Cave.
31Chapter 25. The Unknown.
32Chapter 26. The Pont du Gard Inn.
33Chapter 27. The Story.
34VOLUME TWO
35Chapter 28. The Prison Register.
36Chapter 29. The House of Morrel & Son.
37Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
38Chapter 31. Italy: Sinbad the Sailor.
39Chapter 32. The Waking.
40Chapter 33. Roman Bandits.
41Chapter 34. The Colosseum.
42Chapter 35. La Mazzolata.
43Chapter 36. The Carnival at Rome.
44Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
45Chapter 38. The Compact.
46Chapter 39. The Guests.
47Chapter 40. The Breakfast.
48Chapter 41. The Presentation.
49Chapter 42. Monsieur Bertuccio.
50Chapter 43. The House at Auteuil.
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