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by Alexandre Dumas

It is difficult to pinpoint the exact motive Dumas had in mind when he wrote The Count of Monte Cristo. He wrote the novel in 1844 and it was published in 18 fragments between the years 1844-46. This was at ... More

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Historical Relevence

Okay so i've seen so far that the book is loosely based upon French Historical events in the early 1800's but can anyone give me some direct relations to what events Dumas related count of monte cristo to?

Posted By paul c #72151 at Dec 08, 2008 9:30 AM in The Count of Monte Cristo || 0 replies

Dante's love at the end

So does Dante end up with Haydee at the end? It seems like they are having a secret affair together for most of the book...

Posted By john b #56946 at Apr 04, 2008 10:37 PM in The Count of Monte Cristo || 1 reply

love this book! clearly a 10!

best book ever - his revenge is awesome. I especially like the punishment given to Danglers

Posted By john b #56946 at Apr 04, 2008 10:39 PM in The Count of Monte Cristo || 1 reply

anyone see the movie?

How does the movie compare to the book?

Posted By john b #56946 at Apr 04, 2008 10:43 PM in The Count of Monte Cristo || 1 reply