The Carnival at Rome — Confetti Battle Engulfs the Corso (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 36 – Part 3)

In The Count of Monte Cristo, the Carnival surges into full spectacle as confetti and sweetmeats fill the air along the Corso. A sudden strike of confetti pulls Albert into the fray, and he answers with force, joining the swirling contest of masks and carriages. The crowd expands into a vast display—balconies lined with spectators, flowers exchanged for confetti, and fantastical costumes flooding the streets. Franz and Albert are carried deeper into the motion, while the Count remains composed, untouched by the frenzy around him. The memory of the scaffold fades beneath a storm of color and movement.   New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://countdownofmontecristo.com Want to talk theories, themes, or betrayals? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each chapter: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf3vyewhvQugX5M3oREl57A   The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel — every day, for four years. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.