The Count of Monte Cristo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781906814656)

Edmond Dant s, a merchant sailor in the early 19th Century, is wrongfully imprisoned for life without trial. After years of incarceration on the remote island prison of the Ch teau d'If, he learns of a vast treasure on the island of Monte Cristo and becomes determined to escape in order to retrieve the treasure and use it for vengeance against the men who betrayed him.

Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.

The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas' "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader's understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.

Author: Alexandre Dumas
ISBN-10: 1906814651
ISBN-13: 9781906814656
Publisher: Classics Illustrated Comics
Language: English
Published: 11/05/2015
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.40w x 0.20d