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Gaby asked this question about The Count of Monte Cristo:
So how hard is the original? (French) I'd like to at least try reading this in its original language, but i'm wondering about its difficulty.
Sabrina Viau-Chauny As it was written in around 1845, the book was written in old French. My mother tongue is French and I often had to reread the sentences to understand…moreAs it was written in around 1845, the book was written in old French. My mother tongue is French and I often had to reread the sentences to understand them properly and to use the dictionary integrated into my Kindle. Hope this is helpful. (less)
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The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
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