An excellent contemporary translation by Christine Donougher of Victor Hugo's legendary masterpiece, with an introduction by Robert Tombs. This is the best translation of the novel available in English. Hugo's story of injustice, heroism, and love follows the adventures of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict trying to leave behind his criminal past. In his attempts to become a respected member of society, he is constantly confronted with his conscience and the relentless investigations of the persistent police officer Javert.
In this work, Valjean strives not only for himself, but he has promised to protect the innocent daughter of Fantine, who was forced into prostitution due to poverty. An almost flawless translation that captures the full taste of one of the greatest novels of the 19th century for new 21st-century readers.
Christine Donougher's translation has an astounding impact, reminding readers that Hugo went beyond any of Dickens' indictments regarding social conditions. This work touches the soul.
Pages: 1456, Year of Publication: 1126, Dimensions: 13x13cm
