Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind him. But his attempts to become a respected member of the community are constantly put under threat: by his own conscience, when, owing to a case of mistaken identity, another man is arrested in his place; and by the relentless investigations of the dogged policeman Javert. It is not simply for himself that Valjean must stay free, however, for he has sworn to protect the baby daughter of Fantine, driven to prostitution by poverty.
A compelling and compassionate view of the victims of early nineteenth-century French society, Les Misirables is a novel on an epic scale, moving inexorably from the eve of the battle of Waterloo to the July revolution of 1830.
Norman Denny's introduction to his lively English translation discusses Hugo's political and artistic aims in writing Les Miserables.
Format: Paperback | 1242 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.6 x 12.8 x 5.3 | 918g
Publication Date: 01 Sep 1982
Publisher: Penguin Books UK
Publication City/Country: London, United KIngdom
Language: English
ISBN10: 0140444300
ISBN13: 9780140444308
Condition: Very Good
A vintage book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including very minor scuff marks along the edges. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, but very minor wrinkling on a few pages at the back of the book. No underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.