Originally serialized from 1844-1846, this classic work of literature was published as a single book in 1846. This is the original version Volumes 1-5 in a single spine! A great gift idea for classical education homeschool students. Re-typeset in 2025 by Line by Line (A company dedicated to making a classic literature library affordable), you will find over 300 of the original illustrations by French illustrators.
Betrayed. Imprisoned. Reborn.
Edmond Dantès is a young sailor with a bright future—until jealousy and political intrigue strip him of everything. Thrown into a brutal prison for a crime he didn’t commit, he endures years of isolation and despair. But within the prison walls, he uncovers a secret that will change his fate: the location of a hidden treasure beyond imagination.
After a daring escape and a transformation into the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond returns to society cloaked in wealth, power, and purpose. His mission is clear—deliver justice to those who wronged him. But as revenge consumes him, he must confront the cost of vengeance and the possibility of redemption.
A sweeping epic of loyalty, betrayal, love, and destiny, The Count of Monte Cristo is one of literature’s most thrilling tales—and a timeless reminder that no prison can hold the human spirit.
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