The Count of Monte Cristo
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Edmond Dantès, a young and successful sailor, is betrayed by his rivals and unjustly imprisoned for years. After a daring escape, he reinvents himself as the wealthy and mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. He then meticulously plots his revenge against those who wronged him, using his vast resources and cunning to dismantle their lives. The novel's rich vocabulary and complex sentence structures provide a rewarding challenge for intermediate to advanced English learners.
Learn English with The Count of Monte Cristo
- Suits learners around level B2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 16,410 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.
How it works
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- Read a sentence in English. Its translation sits right under it, so you never lose the thread.
- Tap a word for its meaning and save it; listen to the chapter read aloud.
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Questions about this book
Can I read The Count of Monte Cristo in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of The Count of Monte Cristo open without an account, with the translation, audio and dictionary included. A free account unlocks the rest of the book.
How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level B2. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
Is there audio?
Yes. Each chapter can be read aloud by a natural-sounding voice while the current sentence is highlighted.
