“All human wisdom is contained in these two words - Wait and Hope”   ☘      Opinião em Português       ☘   The newspaper “Journal des débats” published this Alexandre Dumas’ novel periodically, in 18 segments, starting in August 1844 and ending in January 1846. The Count of Monte Cristo became the most popular book in Europe. Dumas based this story on the real account od Pierre Picaud who was charged of treason by 3 friends that coveted his rich fiancée. When he got out, he started working with a cleric that, when he died, left Pierre all of his fortune. Pierre tricked one of his friends, faking his death, so that he can give out the names of his traitors. When he got what he wanted, he punished them all (fiancée included). After the revenge, Picaud was killed by the friend who told him the names. All the Bonapartist references, including the representation of some of the characters, is based on Dumas’ father, a general under Napoleon’s comma...

"Toda a sabedoria humana se resume nestas palavras:                                                             Aguardar e ter Esperança!"   ☘       Review in english      ☘   O jornal "Journal des Débats" publicou a obra de Alexandre Dumas sob a forma de periódico, publicando as 18 segmentos em agosto de 1844 e terminando em janeiro de 1846. Chegou a ser o livro mais popular da Europa.  Dumas baseou-se na história real de Pierre Picaud, um sapateiro acusado de traição, incriminado por 3 amigos que cobiçavam a sua noiva rica. Conta-se que Picaud começou a servir um clérigo italiano e que, quando este faleceu, deixou a sua fortuna a Picaud. Quando Picaud estava no seu leito de morte, persuadiu com uma peq...