Count of Monte Cristo
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"The Count of Monte Cristo" is one of Alexandre Dumas's best and most popular popular novels. The novel tells the story of a young sailor named Dantès who was persecuted after being exposed and escaped from prison and took on the name of the Count of Monte Cristo to repay his kindness and revenge. It reveals the criminal history of some of the upper class figures during the French July Monarchy and the darkness of the French judicial system during the Restoration Dynasty. It also promotes the social philosophy advocated by Alexandre Dumas: reward good and punish evil. This book has won the favor of countless readers with its fascinating storyline and exquisite and perfect artistic skills. After the book was published, it caused an unprecedented sensation in society. It was translated into dozens of languages and published, and was made into movies many times in Western countries such as France and the United States.
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