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![]() The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre DumasIn Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo, handsome Edmond Dantès escapes from Chateau d'If after being imprisoned for 14 years. With knowledge he gained in prison, he locates an immense treasure, recreates himself as a count, and vows to reward those who were kind to him and to punish the enemies who conspired to imprison him. Alexandre Dumas spins a rollicking tale of adventure, wit, revenge, and hope. Search this CliffsNote
Book SummaryAlexandre Dumas BiographySummary and Analysis by ChapterChapters 1–6: Accusation and ArrestChapters 7–12: Dantès' ImprisonmentChapters 13–19: Monte Cristo's GenerosityChapters 20–21: Monte Cristo's RevengeChapters 22–26: Caderousse's VillainyChapters 27–38: The Secret of Benedetto's BirthChapters 39–44: Death by PoisoningChapters 45–46: The Death of CaderousseChapters 47–54: The Death Of MorcerfChapters 55–67: The Madness of VillefortChapters 68–72: The Collapse of DanglarsChapter 73: EpilogueCharacter ListStudy and Homework HelpQuizEssay Topics and Review Questions
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