Considered to be french novelist victor hugos masterpiece, les miserables, which was published in 1862, is a sprawling historical and philosophical epic that covers from 1815 through the paris uprising in 1832. Free download or read online les miserables pdf epub les miserables series book. But instead, he chose to devote many paragraphs to events that have little significance. After receiving the book i realized it had very few pages, i compared it with a real complete and unabridged version of the book, and that one is over pages. The first edition of the novel was published in 1862, and was written by victor hugo. In the englishspeaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original french title, which can be translated from the french as. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
As for the story itself, les miserables is simply one of the greatest stories ever told. In this story of the trials of the peasant jean valjeana man unjustly imprisoned, baffled by destiny, and hounded by his nemesis. A major reason for the singular celebrity of this most popular and versatile of the great french writers is les miserables 1862. Les miserables is precisely the kind of book that i loveassuming that it is pared down considerably. Les miserables by victor hugo 1987, paperback, unabridged. Les miserables tells the story of exconvict, jean valjean, and his valiant struggle to redeem his past. Les miserables is a truly emotional book that inspires you to look within yourself. If you want a quick, condensed reading of the basic plot line of les miserables, this book does well, but if you want to experience the true richness of hugos thoughts, buy a truly unabridged version from another publisher i recommend wilbours translation i had to buy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In a shortened version of the book, les mis is about pages long.
For me, the first 100 pages of the book are extremely moving and thoughtprovoking but are completely cut out. This is a list of the novels over 500,000 words published through a mainstream publisher. Hardcover verified purchase les miserables is one the great books of all time. The story of jean valjean, a poor french boy who is arrested at the age of 19 for stealing a loaf of bread for his family, and who is sentenced to the quarries for seven years. After receiving the book i realized it had very few pages, i compared it with a real complete and unabridged version of the book, and that one is over pages, when this one is a little over 600. The nook book ebook of the les miserables the complete unabridged 5 volume edition with illustrations, victor. Pdf les miserables book les miserables free download. One of the worlds great novels complete and unabridged. You may think that 1,300 pages is a huge investment of. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary.
This may be the second greatest story ever told this 1982 version is almost 1500 pages long and starts out slow, but it is just unfolding and preparing to show you its beautiful, breathless story. Jacketed it has been said that victor hugo has a street named after him in virtually every town in france. Only the saintly bishop, monseigneur myriel, welcomes him. Many translations are actually an abridged version of the full text, and we decided to follow suit. Its also insightful social commentary, among the best and most interesting of writing genres, if you ask me. In case you didnt already know, this book is about a zillion pages long. He was an old man of about seventyfive years of age. There have been over 60 film adaptations of the story. I could write pages upon pages about les miserables but i dont think theres any.
It is 1,220 pages long in this addition, however it is more than worth it. Book ebook of the les miserables complete and unabridged. Les miserables illustrated by victor hugo nook book. True there are sections that are more context than story, and are quite long, which some people may find unnecessary. Ive read 3 different versions of les miserables, two of which are unabridged. Les mis rables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. Jean valjean, a man who has spent 19 tortuous years in prison, in released on parole by the acclaimed officer, javert. Granted, i feel that some of hugos descriptions are too lengthy, such as spending 60 pages of describing a buildingcovenant, but that adds.
I did not need a 100 page essay on waterloo just to introduce a. Only time ive read a book and wish id gotten the abridged version was les miserables. If hugo had edited a couple hundred pages from it, this book would have been my absolute favorite. Traditionally, artamene ou le grand cyrus, has been considered the longest novel, but has lately been surpassed by at least one novel, or two depending on the criterion used to determine length.
For me, the first 100 pages of the book are extremely moving and thought provoking but are. Les miserables book by victor hugo official publisher. Charlesfrancoisbienvenu myriel was bishop of digne. Davidsons reading of the last hour or so of les miserables should be among the halloffame of audiobooks along with frank muellers reading of tale of two cities i listen while i commute and i just kept driving to the end. Revolution, the flame of which is merely destructive without any will to create when devoid of love. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. That book was full of digressions that were dozens of pages long and didnt add anything to the plot of an otherwise great story. Les miserables a new unabridged translation victor hugo. This book is full of hugos political and religious ideas which at times get a little preachy and ponderous. More than a quarter of the novelby one count 955 of 2,783 pagesis devoted to essays that argue a moral point or display hugos encyclopedic knowledge, but do not advance the plot, nor even a subplot, a method hugo used in such other works as the hunchback of notre dame and toilers of the sea. The project gutenberg ebook of les miserables, by victor hugo this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at. 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. Welcome the episcopal palace of d adjoins the hospital.
Les miserables is about 1,500 pages long, but one can get the book shortened to pages or even about 500 pages. Les miserables by victor hugo free ebook project gutenberg. Les miserables by victor hugo meet your next favorite book. Weve covered all the chapters youll ever really need to read. Les miserables is a novel by victor hugo that was first published in 1862. Granted, i feel that some of hugos descriptions are too lengthy, such as spending 60 pages of describing a buildingcovenant, but that adds to his charm.
In a final shortened versionyes, anotherthere are 500 pages. Who knew it would be so difficult to find one even doesnt seem to have any. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Les miserables etext contains the full text of les miserables. Victor hugo was a literary genius and the story he constructs here is full of amazing and unforgettable moments. Collecting les miserables by hugo, victor first edition. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1463 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars. Jean valjean, after spending nineteen years in jail and in the galleys for stealing a loaf of bread and for several attempts to escape, is finally released, but his past keeps haunting him. When valjean breaks parole, javert relentlessly searches for the escapee. Originally published 164954 in ten parts, each part in three volumes, artamene is generally attributed to. A person can miss a lot of good parts in the book because of shortened pages. Les miserables signet classics by victor hugo paperback.
The main characters of this classics, historical story are jean valjean, javert. Buy les miserables classics by hugo, victor, denny, norman, denny, norman, denny, norman from amazons fiction books store. Buy les miserables signet classics unabridged by hugo, victor isbn. Hugos wrenching story centers on jean valjean, an honest peasant sentenced to five years hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread, then nineteen more for trying to. The unabridged book is 1,900 pages in french, and approximately 1,500 pages in english. The only completely unabridged paperback edition of victor hugos masterpiecea sweeping tale of love, loss, valor. Jean valjean saves cosette from the thenardiers on christmas eve. Ten facts you didnt know about les miserables victoria. Les miserables a new unabridged translation by victor h. The only completely unabridged paperback edition of victor hugos masterpiecea sweeping tale of love, loss, valor, and passion. At digne, he is repeatedly refused shelter for the night. Complete and unabridged 9781566199155 by victor hugo and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. So if you see a few chapters missing or combined here and there, thats why.
Its great because its an imaginative, beautifully crafted and uplifting story. Notable for its many subplots and digressions from the main storyline, the novels stated aim is a progress from evil to good, from. Les miserables abridged vs unabridged showing 150 of 84. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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