The illustrations are attractive, and the text is large enough for that age group. It is often considered dumas best work, and is frequently included on lists of the best novels of all time. The count of monte cristo is boring the hell out of me. Count of monte cristo by dumas, first edition abebooks. Athos is tragically addicted to drink but also wise, porthos is good humoured and strong as an. It is also among the highest selling books of all time. Chapter 1 unprepossessing countenance, obsequious to his superiors, insolent to his subordinates.
Differences between the count of monte cristo book vs. By degrees, the light of the lamps gradually faded in the hands of the marble statues which held them, and the perfumes appeared less powerful to morrel. To say that the count of monte cristo is complex would be an understatement. The count of monte cristos theme of revenge had already been used by dumas in georges, published in 1843, but most importantly, dumas desired to base the count of monte cristo on the true story of francois picaud, who was essentially also a wronged man who became empowered to avenge himself and who returns from exile to become an anonymous. Ali, mute and attentive, brought the pipes and coffee, and disappeared. As any parents dealing with this agerange issue knows, its mighty hard ot do this. This is spoilerfree and i will write a quick synopsis on the novel. The writing of the work was completed in 1844, and released as an 18part series over the next two years. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, pere styled bylimpidsoft. But its a very deliberate story, and its well worth it. It is my sincerest hope that you have enjoyed this experience, and i look forward to continuing on in 2017. Whats the youngest age did your kids start reading. The count of monte cristo at usborne childrens books. This book is abridged and illustrated, and the story is right about at the fourth grade.
Have you forgiven me yet for putting it on the poll in the first place. The count of monte cristo chapter summaries course hero. Young reading series3 count monte cristo rob lloyd jones on. In short, the count of monte cristo is a fabulous book from an age when the very best in popular entertainment stemmed from a 1,300 page novel rather than a channel television.
Like many of his novels, it is expanded from the plot outlines suggested by his collaborating. Dantes slips through the guards fingers, finds the treasure which makes him as rich as a country, and calls himself the count of monte cristo to conceal his true identity. Im working on genre ideas now, so if you have hopes and dreams of what youd like to see the group tackle, let me know. How is everyone doing with the count of monte cristo. The classic tale of adventure and revenge by alexandre dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Is family an important concept in the count of monte cristo. Contents chapter 11 chapter 228 chapter 350 chapter 481 chapter 5101 chapter 6144 chapter 7178 chapter 8205 i. I dont know why the good people at cbse made the decision to expose. Holly rootgutteridge, has read count of monte cristo and musketeers series. In it, monte cristo sees the phrase thou shalt tear out the teeth of the dragon and trample the lions underfoot, sayeth the lord. He meets up with pirates and ultimately finds the treasure, enabling him to return in a new persona, the count of monte cristo, where he will prove that revenge is a dish that is best eaten cold. Is the count of monte cristo difficult to read for a. During this time he will pretend to be a number of different people, including sinbad the sailor, lord.
It is often considered, along with the three musketeers, as dumas most popular work. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, 9780199219650, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is the book that farina painstakingly wrote, into which he poured all the treasures of his knowledge and wisdom. The count of monte cristo chapters 1 4 summary course hero. Find summaries for every chapter, including a the count of monte cristo chapter summary chart to help you understand the book. Alexandre dumass the count of monte cristo chapter summary. Count of monte cristo by dumas, hardcover abebooks. I have just finished the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas, so i figured i would give my thoughts on it. One of the most widely read french authors famed for his historical fiction of high adventure, alexandre dumas 18021870 wrote more than a hundred plays and novels, including the famous three musketeers trilogy, the count of monte cristo, and the man in the iron mask. The count of monte cristo is one of my favorite books. In the movie villefort has a daughter named valentine. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more everything you need to teach the count of monte cristo. Summary chapter 1 on february 24, 1815, the threemasted ship pharaon returns to the harbor at marseille after a threemonth voyage loaded with cargo.
I am a little over half way through the book and so far havent found anything too racy. So my son who is tried to read this book for fun on my recommendation. This is a sign that stills monte cristos questioning heart. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas best 100. The series was adapted into a cd drama, a trilogy of novels by. I read this novel for school requirement, but that did not diminish the amount of excitement i have about finishing this book. What next three books to read after the count of monte. Escapism either from the world at large or, in the case of edmond dantes, from chateau dif simply doesnt come much better than this.
Dumas collaborated with other authors in the writing. I dont believe kids of a young age will fully appreciate the book despite it. However there is a chapter where the count provides a companion, franz with an hallucinogenic drug and he has a. Who is the mysterious count of monte cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth. Its been a few years since i read this chunkster, but it is also one of my favorite books. Another important work by dumas, written before his work. The count of monte cristo alexandre dumas feedbooks. The height of alexander dumas writings, the count of monte cristo is set against the backdrop of the napoleonic era. The count of monte cristo is a science fiction anime series produced by gonzo. An adaptation of alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo, the 24episode series aired on japanese television between october 2004 and march 2005. We will follow him over the course of twentythree years and 117 chapters yikes.
Alexandre dumas the count of monte cristo is truly a piece of art. The count of monte cristo is a master of disguise, a distinguished gentleman, an accomplished scholar, and the hand of god all rolled into one. When edmond dantes is betrayed and throwing into a secret dungeon, it seems as if his life if over. The most famous alexandre dumas book, and one of the best, is the three musketeers. Between analyzing the plot twists, character traits, side stories, goods and evils, and at times the meaning of life, i can truly say that reading this. Fernand and mercedes mondego have a son named albert. So my son who is tried to read this book for fun on my recommendation because i remembered it as a really great story. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas with high adventure, derringdo and thrills to keep the drowsiest sunbather. The count of monte cristo questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on the count of. Is the count of monte cristo really considered a childrens book. I think hollys characterization of the book is accurate, and ive read it 4 times since. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. According to luc sante, the count of monte cristo has become a fixture of western civilizations literature, as inescapable and immediately identifiable as mickey mouse, noahs flood, and the story of little red riding hood. This is most assuredly not a childrens book, although some of us read it at a tender age.
His carefully wrought revenge creates a dramatic tale of mystery. Do you feel hopeful upon reading the last words of this story. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter auguste maquet. It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. The count of monte cristo, illustrated by alexandre dumas. A riproaring tale of adventure from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. Seated opposite to him, monte cristo watched him in the shadow, and morrel saw. The count of monte cristo book vs movie add a difference. The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas is the story of a young sailor who has been cheated of the life he was supposed to have. It is heavily illustrated, and is childrenappropriate in language and length. The count of monte cristo kindle edition by dumas, alexandre. The count of monte cristo is a classic adventure novel by alexandre dumas, pre. I really thought you all would pick frankenstein or the age of innocence.
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