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Les Misérables: Illustrated Edition (Litterature) Kindle Edition

by Victor Hugo (Author), Isabel F. Hapgood (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 3,515 ratings
Les Misérables is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption. Examining the nature of law and grace, the novel elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables has been popularized through numerous adaptations for film, television and the stage, including a musical.
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-8027303816
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    Hachette Livre - BNF
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  4. Publication date
    20 Mar. 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PVJNSK9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hachette Livre - BNF
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 20 Mar. 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 636 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8027303816
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Victor Hugo

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Victor Marie Hugo (/ˈhjuːɡoʊ/; French: [viktɔʁ maʁi yɡo]; 26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. He is considered one of the greatest and best-known French writers. In France, Hugo's literary fame comes first from his poetry and then from his novels and his dramatic achievements. Among many volumes of poetry, Les Contemplations and La Légende des siècles stand particularly high in critical esteem. Outside France, his best-known works are the novels Les Misérables, 1862, and Notre-Dame de Paris, 1831 (known in English as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame). He also produced more than 4,000 drawings, which have since been admired for their beauty, and earned widespread respect as a campaigner for social causes such as the abolition of capital punishment.

Though a committed royalist when he was young, Hugo's views changed as the decades passed, and he became a passionate supporter of republicanism; his work touches upon most of the political and social issues and the artistic trends of his time. He is buried in the Panthéon. His legacy has been honoured in many ways, including his portrait being placed on French franc banknotes.

Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Étienne Carjat [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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Customers find this edition of Les Miserables to be a superb classic, offering good value for money. The readability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well written while others describe it as very wordy. The pacing also draws mixed reactions, with several customers finding it initially hard going.

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  • Clomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fleshing out the story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2019
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    I've been a devotee of Les Mis the musical for many years and I also appreciated the 2012 film. This January's BBC drama was so good in giving a much fuller background to the characters and story. Encouraged by this I bought a kindle version of the novel. It contains even more detail - for example, The Bishop's story is described in great detail and made him come to life more fully. I'm beginning to develop more understanding and empathy for Javert. Some of the details can be tedious and I chose to skim. It's not going to be a quick read - I'm 14% through in 10 days but it is a very good read. There are passages that are painful to read but I find the whole story uplifting.
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  • Michelle Hodgkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2024
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    Have always wanted to read this, and now I can. Presented well in a red cover, easy to read, and great value for money. Definitely one for anybody who likes to read classics.
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  • Middle Aged Dad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2025
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    Beautifully presented copy of a classic.
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  • Polkadot Bookworm :)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read ... do not give up
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2015
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    I read this last year and it took me a while to get through. As many have mentioned, a VERY lengthy book with some (possibly) unnecessary discriptions but I actuallly loved this book (if it was not for the length which almost destroyed me, I would have given 5 stars!) It really is worth the read, and I do feel that the length of the story makes you empathise with the journey of Jean Valjean and his struggles. Its a moving story which takes you through the lives of many that interwine and grow together.
    I am really glad I stuck with it as it really is a beatiful, timeless story that brings out genuine emotion. Although I can be taken over but characters and feel real emotion, this is (so far) the only book to have made me shed real tears - not from the joy of completing but the conclusion of Jean Valjean's story and the love in this book. I did not even realise I was crying until I was asked if I was ok, that is how engrossed I was with the words.
    Dedication and persistance are needed but it is a wonderful journey that I only regret not doing sooner.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to shelves
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2024
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    Bought this for other half who loves Les Miserable.

    Not read it myself but the book is well made and arrived no issues, no crinkles or dents in the cover and the gold leafing is without flaw.

    Displayed on my bookshelves alongside my books as it looks great
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  • John R Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely quality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2024
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    The book looks great. Nice hardback leather bound cover with gold edged pages. It's a Christmas present so I think it will be appreciated more than a normal paperback version.
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  • R D
    5.0 out of 5 stars timeless
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2013
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    I probably would not have considered buying this if I had not seen and enjoyed the recent film. I chose one of the older translations, as i wanted to retain the 19th century feel of novel. Once I started reading, it was really difficult to put down. Alright some of the language can be archaic, such "hither" "thither" and "whither" instead of here, there and where. But an advantage with reading it on the Kindle is it enables you to access a definition of the word by pressing on it, which worked on most, but not all words.
    The novel gives much greater depth and insight to the minor characters, such as Gavroche and the bishop, than the musical has time to portray.
    The chapters where the story is diverted to describe historical aspects, such as the battle of Waterloo and the barricades served to demonstrate that France was a country in disarray, still recovering from revolution and warfare. Taking place between 1815 and 1833 it became apparent when reading, that Hugo, writing in 1862 was describing fairly recent history. Rather like modern writers writing about the Cold War.
    I can now see why Les Mis is described as a masterpiece.

    A comment I would make, is that the particular translation should be made more apparent in the description. I did some background research on the different translations and they appear to be very different. But the Amazon site does not make it simple to identify which translation was used in the different editions.
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  • barnstoner
    3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful moments and dreadful quarters of an hour
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2013
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    ...to steal a quote about Wagner. Other reviewers have pointed out how very long-winded this book is and how irrelevant a lot of its diversions, so I won't labour the point. A thorough understanding of 19th century French history is required for most of the political content, though once Hugo gets going with the action at the barricades during the 1832 insurgency, it is gripping stuff. As other reviewers here, I recommend the reader feels free to skip long sections that appear pointless, as they probably are. However, despite this injunction I must say I was really fascinated by the brief history of the Paris sewers, so some of the diversions are worthwhile! On the other hand, don't bother with the minute-by-minute account of the battle of waterloo or the history of French convents.
    Like Dickens, Hugo relies too much on coincidence and sometimes the plot creaks a bit. He does a marvellous job with the characters though, not so much Marius and Cosette who seem to be stereotypes, but the poor inhabitants of Paris, the criminals, street urchins and revolutionaries.
    Every now and then there is a flash of wonderful insight into human nature, and his burning sense of social injustice leaps from the page, just as with Dickens. His dialogue does not, however, get close to the quality of Dickens and the characters are not brought to life very well through their speech. This is not helped by some of the choices made by the translator (Isabel Hapgood, a 19th century translator). She obviously felt that it was important at times to show the reader that characters were using 'tu' rather than 'you', but her device - the archaic thee and thou, along with their associated hideous verb constructions ('thou wouldst') - irritated the hell out of me. Most of the romantic twitterings of Marius and Cosette just come off as annoying.
    I have never seen the musical Les Miserables (and have no wish to), so I can't say whether this book would suit someone coming from that direction. If you happily read big 19th century novels, this one is probably worth a look.
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  • Alejandra Garcia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hermosa edicion
    Reviewed in Mexico on 9 January 2025
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    Es una edición hermosa, la portada es de cuero con detalles hermosos. El libro es muy bueno, definitivamente un lenguaje más complejo al ser un clásico pero es buenísimo! Recomendado para los fans del musical/pelicula
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Victor Hugo
    Reviewed in Australia on 9 May 2025
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    This is a timeless work with something to say to every generation especially those living in today's world. For me, it provided background to the storyline in the stage show making that a best seller. You are a star Victor Hugo, maybe the brightest in Javert's signature 'Stars' in the musical.
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  • Dae'rienne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Śliczne wydanie
    Reviewed in Poland on 17 September 2021
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    Nie mam pojęcia dlaczego na polskim amazonie ta książka kosztuje zaledwie 30zł XDDD ale w tej cenie tylko brać
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  • Martha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edição Canterbury Classics - capa de couro
    Reviewed in Brazil on 17 October 2020
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    O enredo do romance em si não precisa ser avaliado - não é à toa que é considerado um grande clássico. Foi um sucesso estrondoso quando foi lançado, e continua sendo admirado e adaptado para vários médios até hoje.

    A edição da Cantebury Classics é linda! Capa de couro gravada com detalhes dourados, espinha arredondada com o título e o nome do autor contornados em dourado. As três laterais são douradas, mas a tinta sai um pouco no dedo. Com o tempo, provavelmente vai perder a cor metalizada.
    As folhas de guarda vêm com a famosa pintura do Delacroix, só que a qualidade da impressão colorida não é das melhores.

    O livro é costurado, e não colado, e fica facilmente aberto sozinho, sem precisar forçar para abrir. As páginas não são muito grossas (dá para ver um pouco a impressão do outro lado), mas são de cor creme. A diagramação é boa, com margens de tamanho razoável. A fonte é bem grande, não requer esforço para ler. O livro é bem grosso e pesado, não dá para ficar carregando ele para todos os lados.

    A tradução é clássica, então requer um conhecimento mais avançado do idioma inglês para manter a fluidez da leitura.
    Recomendo para quem quer uma edição luxuosa que seja durável.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Edição Canterbury Classics - capa de couro

    Reviewed in Brazil on 17 October 2020
    O enredo do romance em si não precisa ser avaliado - não é à toa que é considerado um grande clássico. Foi um sucesso estrondoso quando foi lançado, e continua sendo admirado e adaptado para vários médios até hoje.

    A edição da Cantebury Classics é linda! Capa de couro gravada com detalhes dourados, espinha arredondada com o título e o nome do autor contornados em dourado. As três laterais são douradas, mas a tinta sai um pouco no dedo. Com o tempo, provavelmente vai perder a cor metalizada.
    As folhas de guarda vêm com a famosa pintura do Delacroix, só que a qualidade da impressão colorida não é das melhores.

    O livro é costurado, e não colado, e fica facilmente aberto sozinho, sem precisar forçar para abrir. As páginas não são muito grossas (dá para ver um pouco a impressão do outro lado), mas são de cor creme. A diagramação é boa, com margens de tamanho razoável. A fonte é bem grande, não requer esforço para ler. O livro é bem grosso e pesado, não dá para ficar carregando ele para todos os lados.

    A tradução é clássica, então requer um conhecimento mais avançado do idioma inglês para manter a fluidez da leitura.
    Recomendo para quem quer uma edição luxuosa que seja durável.
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  • 秋葉純次郎
    5.0 out of 5 stars ”情けは人のためならず”は世界共通
    Reviewed in Japan on 22 February 2013
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    英語の舞台を見て、英語の映画（字幕入り）を見て、どうしても読んでみたくなった。残念ながら原語で読む力がないので英語で我慢。次に日本語訳も読んでみたいもの。
    生き方、行いは巡り巡って自分へ戻ってくるものという思想は世界共通です。情けをかけるのは誰のためでもない、自分のためなのです。
    一歩前に出て人のためにができないなら、一歩下がって生きる道もあるのではないでしょうか。
    相手を押すために一歩前に出るばかりでは、相手は押されていたいから押し返してきます。交渉を有利に運ぼうとして、軍事力を増やすのは違うのではないでしょうか。
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