Hugo, Victor
Miserables, Les (Everyman's Library Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857152395
- author:
- Hugo, Victor
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 1472
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Set against the tumultuous years following Napoleon's fall from power, Les Miserables is a powerful exploration of crime, punishment and rehabilitation. Victor Hugo's masterpiece follows the relentless pursuit of Inspector Javert as he pursues the escaped convict Jean Valjean through the streets of Paris.
Beneath its gripping narrative lies a profound philosophical struggle between good and evil, a plea for social justice, political enlightenment and personal charity that continues to resonate with authority today. This is a novel that defies easy categorisation, blending elements of detective fiction with a sweeping portrayal of French society in the early 19th century.
A testament to Hugo's enduring vision, Les Miserables remains a deeply moving and thought-provoking work that invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the power of individual action to shape the world around us.
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