The Count of Monte Cristo
The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815–1839 - the era of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France.
Read entry →Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas (French: [alɛksɑ̃dʁ dyma]; born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, 24 July 1802 – 5 December 1870), also known as Alexandre Dumas père (where père is French for ‘father’, to distinguish him from his son Alexandre Dumas fils), was a French novelist and playwright. His works have been translated into many languages and he is one of the most widely read French authors.
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