Les Mis�rables, V. 1/5: Fantine

by Victor Hugo, Lascelles Wraxall

Overview

Experience the sweeping power of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables," a cornerstone of classic literature. This first volume of five introduces readers to a world gripped by social injustice in post-Revolutionary France. Delve into a society grappling with the profound consequences of upheaval as Hugo masterfully explores themes of redemption and the enduring human spirit. Through vividly drawn characters and a meticulously researched historical backdrop, "Les Misérables" offers a timeless portrayal of hardship, hope, and the search for meaning in a fractured world. A compelling exploration of ex-convicts and their struggles, this literary masterpiece continues to resonate with its powerful depiction of the human condition. This edition, carefully prepared for print, invites you to immerse yourself in a story that has captivated readers for generations.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023374620
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/29/2025
Pages:	346
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was an internationally renowned novelist, playwright and poet known for his political activism and human rights advocacy. "If a writer wrote merely for his time, I would have to break my pen and throw it away," the larger–than–life Victor Hugo once confessed. Indeed, this 19th–century French author's books – from the epic drama Les Misérables to the classic unrequited love story The Hunchback of Notre Dame – have spanned the ages, their themes of morality and redemption as applicable to our times as to his.

Date of Birth:

February 26, 1802

Date of Death:

May 22, 1885

Place of Birth:

Besançon, France

Place of Death:

Paris, France

Education:

Pension Cordier, Paris, 1815-18