A Review of Dumas' "The Count of Monte-Cristo" The Count of Monte-Cristo is a nineteenth century historical romance. The characters are set in conventional forms Alexander Dumas borrowed from society. Courageous, avaricious, kind, loyal, selfish, or treacherous each personality embodies a common stereotype. M. Morrel, a merchant and ship owner, represent the good hearted benefactor. M. Danglars, employee of M. Morrel, symbolizes the typical jealous colleague. The Abbé Faria, prisoner at Chateau D'If, personifies the persecuted, yet respected mentor. Each character portrays the extreme of a well-known personality. Edmond Dantes breaks all of Alexander Dumas's molds. His unique characteristics are the key ingredients of this great literary work. The Count of Monte-Cristo is a breath-taking experience. It is a dramatic tale filled with mystery and intrigu....

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