Alexandre Dumas

Translated with an Introduction by Robin Buss

The Count of Monte Cristo

Draculelle

why does no one talk about how FUNNY Dumas is

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"Well!" said the Count. "So you have not yet forgotten how I saved your life! Odd; it was already a week ago"

Jordan

“Now, I entertain a ridiculous partiality for my head, it seems to suit my shoulders so correctly.” -Aramis

We must never look for discretion in first love. First love is accompanied by such excessive joy that unless this joy be allowed to overflow, it will stifle you. 

“Yes, I understand now: to find one woman, you court another. It is the longest road, but certainly the most amusing." -Athos 

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