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Les Misérables

Series: Leather-bound Classics
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Les Misérables by Victor Hugo is a sweeping tale set in 19th-century France that explores themes of justice, redemption, and love. The story follows the journey of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict seeking to rebuild his life, while interweaving various characters whose lives intersect during times of social upheaval. Through its richly developed narrative, the novel delves deeply into the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy rich, intricately woven narratives with a deep exploration of themes such as justice, love, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, it offers a poignant and immersive journey through the lives of unforgettable characters, providing both a gripping story and a powerful social commentary.

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Les Misérables

“The guilty one is not he who commits the sin, but he who causes the darkness.”

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“The guilty one is not he who commits the sin, but he who causes the darkness.”

“So long as ignorance and poverty exist on earth, books of the nature of Les Misérables cannot fail to be of use,” says Victor Hugo in the preface of his famous novel.

Set in the years after the French Revolution, Les Misérables is certainly French history recounted through the personal stories of its main characters: Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, Javert, and others.

The novel offers philosophical insight on the good deeds that can happen even amidst ignorance and poverty.

This handsome leather-bound volume is a beautiful addition to any classic literature library with specially designed endpapers, gilded edges, and a ribbon bookmark so you will never lose your place.

Series: Leather-bound Classics

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Les Misérables, by Victor Hugo, is widely lauded for its profound exploration of themes such as justice, redemption, and the plight of the underserved. Critics often praise Hugo's intricate character development and the vivid portrayal of 19th-century France, capturing both its beauty and social struggles. The narrative is celebrated as emotionally charged and intellectually stimulating, with readers finding both inspiration and heartache in its pages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781626864641

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Leather / fine binding

Date Published: 29 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Illustration: b-w text

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 66.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 1724g

Pages: 1264

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Series: Leather-bound Classics

About the Author

Victor Hugo (1802-1885), novelist, poet, and dramatist, is one of the most important of French Romantic writers. Among his best-known works are The Hunchback of Notre Dame(1831) and Les Miserables(1862). Ken Mondschein is a college professor, scholar, fencing master, jouster, and author with expertise in subjects ranging from medieval history to contemporary politics. He was a Fulbright scholar to France, received his PhD in history from Fordham University and is certified as a master of historical fencing by the US Fencing Coaches' Association. His work includes history, fencing, introductions to works of classic literature, and other projects.

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