&LP&RThis newly abridged edition of &LI&RLes Mis rables&L/I&R tells the story of the peasant Jean Valjean-unjustly imprisoned, baffled by destiny, and hounded by his nemesis, the magnificently realized, ambiguously malevolent police detective Javert. While in exile he completed&LI&R Les Mis rables&L/I&R, an enormous melodrama set against the background of political upheaval in France following the rule of Napoleon I. Though he was considered the greatest French writer of his day, Hugo was forced to flee the country because of his opposition to Napoleon III.
&LI&RBarnes & Noble Classics &L/I&Rpulls together a constellation of influences-biographical, historical, and literary-to enrich each readers understanding of these enduring works.&L/DIV&R&L/DIV&R&L/DIV&R&LDIV&R &L/DIV&R&LDIV&ROne of the most widely read novels of all time, &LI&RLes Mis rables &L/I&Rwas the crowning literary achievement of &LB&RVictor Hugo&L/B&R's stunning career. Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectationsĪll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications some include illustrations of historical interest.Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work.
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Here are some of the remarkable features of &LI&RBarnes & Noble Classics&L/I&R: &LDIV&R One of the greatest works in Western literature, Les Misérables is an exhilarating and deeply profound reading experience.&LDIV&R&LDIV&R&LI&RLes Miserables&L/I&R, by &LB&RVictor Hugo&L/B&R, is part of the &LI&RBarnes & Noble Classics&L/I&R&LI&R &L/I&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. The story of how the convict Jean Valjean struggles to escape his past and reaffirm his humanity in a world brutalized by poverty and ignorance became the gospel of the poor and the oppressed. “Sensational, dramatic, packed with rich excitement and filled with the sweep and violence of human passions, Les Misérables is not only a superb adventure but a powerful social document. In other great cities throughout the world, it was devoured with equal relish. Within twenty-four hours of its publication in 1862, the first Paris edition was sold out. This book is a tie-in to the movie released in 1998, starring Liam Neeson, and includes photos from that film.įrom the back cover: “Few novels ever swept the world with such overpowering impact as Les Misérables. GOOD: The book’s spine, pages, and covers are in good condition, with a few signs of use and shelf wear (some of the pages got creased).
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