Les Misérables
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, published by Macmillan Collector’s Library on October 4, 2016, is an abridged edition consisting of 424 pages. This classic work presents a sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris, exploring themes of revolution, love, and survival amidst poverty. The story follows escaped convict Jean Valjean as he seeks redemption while raising the orphan Cosette, all while being relentlessly pursued by the determined policeman Javert.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters and events that unfold during the June Rebellion of 1832, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of individuals caught in a tumultuous society. This edition features an introduction by Paul Bailey and is designed for book lovers, with its beautifully bound cloth cover, high-quality paper, ribbon markers, and gilt edges, making it a treasured addition to any collection. The narrative delves into the complexities of city life and cultural heritage, offering insights into the historical and political landscape of the time.
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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector’s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector’s Library are books to love and treasure. This edition features an introduction by Paul Bailey.
Les Misérables is a magnificent, sweeping story of revolution, love and the will to survive amidst the poverty-stricken streets of nineteeth-century Paris.
Escaped convict Jean Valjean turns his back on a criminal past to build his fortunes as an honest man. He takes in abandoned orphan Cosette and raises her as his own daughter. But Jean Valjean is unable to free himself from his previous life and is pursued to the end by ruthless policeman Javert. As Cosette grows up, young idealist Marius catches a glimpse of her and falls desperately in love. The fates of all the characters await them during the violent turmoil of the June Rebellion in 1832.
This abridged version of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece was published in 1915 with the aim to provide ‘a unified story of the life and soul-struggles of Jean Valjean’.
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