![]() An adventure story primarily concerned with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness, it focuses on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune and sets about getting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment. The historical setting is a fundamental element of the book. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean, and in the Levant during the historical events of 1815–1838 (from just before the Hundred Days to the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). ![]() Like many of his novels, it is expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. ![]() ![]() The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas (Alexandre Dumas père). ![]()
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