The Count of Monte Cristo is an excellent example of romantic literature because many characteristics of romantic literature can be found in its plot. First of all, Edmond Dantes plays our hero in this book, and goes through an immense number of heroic adventures. ... Of the many settings include: Paris, Rome, Marseilles, Auteiul, the Chateau d"If, and Isle of Monte Cristo. Another thing I noticed while reading The Count of Monte Cristo was that there was so many coincidences. ... The Count of Monte Cristo is an impressive piece of literature that will be read for generations to come....

• Word Count: 274
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Count of Monte Cristo; written by Alexander Dumas; the main character: Edmond Dantes loses all perception of being a hero after his baptismal escape from the Chateau d"If, also by lying and changing his identity to The Count Of Monte Cristo. ... This book takes the morals away from everything. ...

• Word Count: 790
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the Count of Monte Cristo, Alexander Dumas brought about one of the best revenge tragedies filled with such exhilarating details. ... From the very beginning of the book, Fernand's goal in life was to obtain things he does not have. ... He eventually married Mercedes and became a rich and respected Count in Paris. ... The count took revenge on Fernand by causing his wife Mercedes and son Albert to abandon him. To achieve this, the count managed to find out Fernand's secret and had it published. ...

• Word Count: 1005
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School