The Count of Monte Cristo facts for kids
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| Author | Alexandre Dumas, père |
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| Original title | Le Comte de Monte-Cristo |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Genre | Historical novel Revenge novel Adventure novel |
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1844-1845 in 18 volumes |
The Count of Monte Cristo is a famous novel written by Alexandre Dumas, père. It tells an exciting story about a man who seeks justice after being treated unfairly. The main character, Edmond Dantès, is wrongly sent to prison.
While in prison, Edmond meets an old priest named Faria. The priest teaches him many things and tells him about a hidden treasure. After a long time, Edmond manages to escape from prison. He finds the huge treasure and uses it to get back at the people who wrongly put him in jail. The book was very popular with readers and has been made into many plays and movies.
About the Book
The novel was first published in parts in a newspaper called Journal des Débats. This happened between August 28, 1844, and January 15, 1846. Later, it was published as a full book in Paris in 18 separate books between 1844 and 1845.
The first English version of the book came out in 1846. Since then, it has been translated into many different languages. This shows how popular the story is all around the world.
Story and Themes
The story of The Count of Monte Cristo is full of adventure and mystery. It explores ideas like fairness, friendship, and how choices can change lives. Edmond Dantès starts as a happy, young sailor. His life changes completely when he is betrayed by people he thought were his friends.
After his escape and finding the treasure, Edmond becomes the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. He uses his new wealth and power to make sure those who hurt him face the results of their actions. However, the story also shows that getting even can be complicated. It makes readers think about what true justice means.
Adaptations and Influence
Because it is such a great story, The Count of Monte Cristo has been adapted many times. Alexandre Dumas himself wrote three plays based on his novel. These plays were called Monte Cristo (1848), Le Counte de Morcerf (1851), and Villefort (1851).
The book has also inspired other famous stories. For example, the plot of Lew Wallace's novel Ben-Hur (1880) was partly inspired by Dumas's work. Many movies and TV shows have been made about the Count of Monte Cristo, bringing his exciting adventure to new audiences.
Images for kids
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The main character Edmond Dantès was a merchant sailor before his imprisonment. (Illustration by Pierre-Gustave Staal)
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Château d'If (Marseille)
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Actor James O'Neill as the Abbé Busoni
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Montecristo islet, view from the north
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Classic Comics, The Count of Monte Cristo,Issue #3, published 1942.
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Hobart Bosworth (right) in The Count of Monte Cristo (1908)
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Premiere of Dumas' Monte Cristo at Théâtre Historique (1848)
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Poster for a 1900 production of Charles Fechter's adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, starring James O'Neill
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Newspaper advertisement for The Campbell Playhouse presentation of "The Count of Monte Cristo" (October 1, 1939)
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See also
In Spanish: El conde de Montecristo para niños
