Victor Hugo's story of injustice, heroism, and love follows the adventures of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to leave his criminal past behind. However, his efforts to become a respected member of society are constantly threatened: by his own conscience, when, due to a misunderstanding, another person is arrested in his place, and by the relentless pursuit of the uncompromising Inspector Javert. It is not only for himself that Valjean must remain free, but also because he has vowed to protect Fantine's orphaned daughter, who is driven to prostitution by poverty. Norman Denny's vibrant English translation is accompanied by an introduction discussing Hugo's political and artistic aims during the writing of "Les Misérables." Victor Hugo (1802–85) wrote volumes of criticism, dramas, satirical poetry, and political journalism, but he is best known for his novels, especially "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and "Les Misérables," which was adapted into one of the most successful musicals of all time.
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- Author
- Victor Hugo
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Language
- English
- Type
- Classic Literature
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 1232
- Publication Date
- 2012
- Dimensions
- 14x20 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781846140495
Additional Specifications
- Books Adapted to TV Series / Movies
- Yes
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