The Count of Monte Cristo

$595.00

5b Alexander Dumas. London: The Queensway Press, 1934. 

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The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in 1844. Set in post-Napoleonic France, the story follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is falsely imprisoned due to the jealousy and betrayal of his supposed friends. After years in the notorious Château d’If prison, Dantès escapes, discovers a vast hidden treasure on the Isle of Monte Cristo, and transforms himself into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. He then embarks on a carefully orchestrated quest for revenge against those who wronged him. The novel explores themes of justice, vengeance, identity, mercy, and redemption, and remains one of the most beloved and enduring works in world literature.

The 1934 film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo from which there are stills included in this edition, directed by Rowland V. Lee, was the first major sound film based on Dumas’s novel and remains one of the most acclaimed versions. Starring Robert Donat as Edmond Dantès and Elissa Landi as Mercedes, the film captures the emotional core and sweeping drama of the original story. Landi's portrayal of Mercedes, Edmond’s lost love, brings a poignant mix of grace and sorrow to the role, reflecting the emotional cost of betrayal and time. Produced by Edward Small for United Artists, the film was a commercial and critical success, praised for its strong performances, elegant production, and faithful yet streamlined adaptation of the novel. It helped reintroduce Dumas’s story to a new generation and established a cinematic legacy that would influence many adaptations to come.

Description

Green canvas binding with black lettering along the spine. Original pictorial dust jacket with some chipping along the edges and on the corners. Sun-fading to the spine of the book itself as well as the dust jacket. Color stills throughout from the 1934 film. Very good condition.