Les Miserables (Dover Thrift Editions)

Hugo, Victor translated by Isabel Hapgood

ISBN 10: 0486822184 / ISBN 13: 9780486822181

Edité par Dover Publications, New York, 2018

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1370pp. unabridged. 1376 p.

N° de réf. du vendeur 324376

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Les Miserables (Dover Thrift Editions)
• Éditeur: Dover Publications, New York
• Date de parution: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0486822184
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780486822181
• Reliure: Soft cover
• Édition: 5th or later Edition.
• État de l'article: As New
• Catalogues du vendeur:
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Synopsis

Immortalized in popular culture through stage and film adaptations, Victor Hugo's sprawling 1862 novel chronicles the struggles of former convict Jean Valjean and his relentless pursuit by Inspector Javert. A thrilling tale of narrow escapes, romance in the midst of a revolution, and heroism at Waterloo, the story forms a parable of a morally empty state that values retribution rather than justice.

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A thrilling tale of narrow escapes, romance in the midst of a revolution, and battlefield heroism, Victor Hugo's sprawling 1862 novel focuses on the Parisian underworld. Ex-convict Jean Valjean, who served 19 years in prison for stealing bread, attempts to redeem his life by helping the downtrodden. But his every move is dogged by the implacable policeman, Inspector Javert, whose relentless pursuit of a reformed criminal reflects a morally empty state that values retribution rather than justice.
One of the first modern novels, Les Misérables took the unprecedented step of featuring a working-class hero and examining society's role in fostering crime and criminal behavior. Its portrait of altruism in the face of misery, poverty, and injustice is memorable for its vivid characterizations and its gripping plot, which unfolds in the manner of a detective story. An instant success around the world upon its initial publication, the book has inspired countless dramatic adaptations, including one of the world's longest-running musicals, and is routinely ranked among the top 100 novels of all time.