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In this major new rendition by the acclaimed translator Julie Rose, Victor Hugos tour de force, Les Misrables, is revealed in its full unabridged glory. A favorite of readers for nearly 150 years, and the basis for one of the most beloved stage musicals ever, this stirring tale of crime, punishment, justice, and redemption pulses with life and energy. Hugo sweeps readers from the French provinces to the back alleys of Paris, and from the battlefield of Waterloo to the bloody ramparts of Paris during the uprising of 1832.First published in 1862, this sprawling novel is an extravagant historical epic that is teeming with harrowing adventures and unforgettable characters. In the protagonist, Jean Valjean, a quintessential prisoner of conscience who languished for years in prison for stealing bread to feed his starving family, Les Misrables depicts one of the grand themes in literaturethat of the hunted man. Woven into the narrative are the prevalent social issues of Hugos day: injustice, authoritarian rule, social inequality, civic unrest. And this new translation brings astonishing vivacity and depth to Hugos immortal dramatis personaethe relentless police detective Javert, the saintly bishop Myriel, the tragic prostitute Fantine and her innocent daughter, Cosette, the dashing lover Marius, and many others whom Jean Valjean encounters on his path to sublime sacrifice.Featuring an Introduction by the awardwinning journalist and author Adam Gopnik, this Modern Library edition is an outstanding, authoritative translation of a masterpiece, a literary highwire act that continues to astonish, stimulate, enlighten, and entertain readers around the world.
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- Q: What is the page count of Les Misérables (Modern Library)? A: Les Misérables (Modern Library) contains 1376 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of Les Misérables? A: The author of Les Misérables is Victor Hugo.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is listed as a new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of Les Misérables is a hardcover.
- Q: When was this edition of Les Misérables published? A: This edition was published on July 8, 2008.
- Q: Is this edition unabridged? A: Yes, this edition of Les Misérables is presented in its full unabridged glory.
- Q: Who translated this version of Les Misérables? A: This version was translated by acclaimed translator Julie Rose.
- Q: What themes are explored in Les Misérables? A: Themes in Les Misérables include crime, punishment, justice, redemption, social inequality, and civic unrest.
- Q: Does this book include an introduction? A: Yes, this edition features an introduction by journalist and author Adam Gopnik.
- Q: What genre does Les Misérables belong to? A: Les Misérables is categorized as a classic literary work.