The Count of Monte Cristo (Cliffs Notes)

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CliffsNotes on The Count of Monte Cristo takes you into a rollicking yarn of adventure, wit, and revenge.

Following the story of a man imprisoned for 14 years who escapes by outsmarting his captors, this study guide shows through its expert commentaries just how the Count works justice with a vengeance on his enemies. Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• Life and background of the author, Alexandre Dumas
• Character sketches on the novel's vast array of personalities
• Plot synopsis and summaries for each chapter
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