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The Count of Monte Cristo Volume 3âle Comte de Monte-Cristo Tome 3: English-French Parallel Text Edition in Six Volumes

The Count of Monte Cristo Volume 3 is part of a six-volume set that offers readers a comparative reading experience of the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. This edition includes the French original, 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo', alongside an English translation, allowing for a direct comparison of the original text and its rendition in another language. more

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Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas, a renowned French writer, was born on July 24, 1802, and died on December 5, 1870. He is famous for his historical and adventure novels, with notable works including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. more

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