Of the French authors, Victor Hugo has always been my go-to. The Count of Monte Cristo has been on my list for a while now; I’ll definitely been moving it up. Great article! Had no idea Dumas had such a moving story, himself.
I've read this book countless times since my HS French teacher first introduced our class to Mr. Dumas...40 some years ago. The unabridged version is long, but worth the effort. Your history behind the story is great. I dont think your conclusion, however, hits the mark. That adventure may be a significant theme of the story is true, but that is certainly not THE point of the book. Nevertheless, I appreciate waking up this AM and seeing commentary on one of my all time favorite stories. Thank you.
A great tale, thanks! One of the first novels I read as a young boy was a musty old leatherbound edition of “The Count….”
Sounds like an incredible edition! Nothing compares to those timeworn books 100+ years old
I still have it. Will check.
Of the French authors, Victor Hugo has always been my go-to. The Count of Monte Cristo has been on my list for a while now; I’ll definitely been moving it up. Great article! Had no idea Dumas had such a moving story, himself.
The main line that returns repeatedly in this great novel is: “Attendre et Espérer” (Wait and Hope)
Good story!
I've read this book countless times since my HS French teacher first introduced our class to Mr. Dumas...40 some years ago. The unabridged version is long, but worth the effort. Your history behind the story is great. I dont think your conclusion, however, hits the mark. That adventure may be a significant theme of the story is true, but that is certainly not THE point of the book. Nevertheless, I appreciate waking up this AM and seeing commentary on one of my all time favorite stories. Thank you.
What “allegedly.”