The Count of Monte Cristo

Le comte de Monte Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo) is a classic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. It is often considered Dumas' best work, and is frequently included on lists of the best novels of all time. The writing of the work was completed in 1844, and released as an 18-part series over the next two years. Dumas collaborated with other authors in the writing.

Redemption

Matters, however are more complicated than Dantès anticipates. His efforts to destroy his enemies and protect the few who stood by him become horribly intertwined. Maximilian Morrel falls in love with Valentine de Villefort, and the innocent Edward de Villefort is poisoned by his mother, causing Dantès to question his role as an agent of a vengeful God. Seeing his wrath slowly begin to extend beyond what he had intended, Dantès then forgoes the remainder of his plan and takes steps once more to balance matters. Though his revenge on his former foes is not quite complete, he releases his final enemy and makes restitution to those caught up in the resulting chaos, thereby applying his own standards of justice to himself as well. In the process, he comes to terms with his own humanity and is able to find some forgiveness both for his enemies and for himself.

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