The Wretched
The Wretched by Victor Hugo, published by Penguin Books, Limited in 2014, is a significant literary work that spans 1456 pages. This edition presents Hugo’s epic narrative of redemption, sacrifice, love, and suffering, centering on the life of ex-convict Jean Valjean. After enduring nineteen years in chains for stealing a loaf of bread, Valjean is given a chance at happiness through an act of charity. His journey intertwines with that of Fantine and her daughter Cosette, while he remains relentlessly pursued by the determined policeman Javert.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of individual stories interwoven with historical events, showcasing the struggles and resilience of humanity. The narrative explores themes of social justice and personal transformation, reflecting the complexities of life in 19th-century France. This edition is translated by Christine Donougher and includes notes and an introduction by Robert Tombs, providing additional context for contemporary readers. The book is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in classic literature and the human experience.
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‘They fought hand to hand for every inch of ground, using pistols, swords, fists, at a distance, at close quarters, from above, from below, from everywhere’ LesMisérables, ‘the wretched’, is Victor Hugo’s epic novel of redemption, sacrifice, love and suffering. It tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean, who has spent nineteen brutal years in chains after stealing a loaf of bread. Saved by an act of Christian charity, he is then offered a chance of happiness when he encounters the downtrodden Fantine and vows to rescue her daughter Cosette – but is constantly pursued by the implacable policeman Javert, who will not let him escape his past. An instant bestseller on publication in 1862, The Wretchedweaves together individual stories with real-life historical events to create a rich, imaginative drama of human life. Translated with notes by Christine Donougher With an Introduction by Robert Tombs
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