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Chapter 52 – Toxicology
Explanation and Analysis:
The Count of Monte Cristo is all about adventure, and the writing style reflects Dumas's commitment to telling an incredible story without getting too distracted by decorous language and distracting turns of phrase. With that being said, Dumas makes ample use of literary devices and allusions to a whole host of artworks and pieces of literature in order to build out his world into the most dramatic, cataclysmic setting possible.
