Let me start by saying that this is a fantastic book. It is also a historical novel of great scope, and provides a detailed vision of nineteenthcentury french politics and society. Les miserables fully illustrated unabridged hapgood. I normally would never read an abridged version, but now i dont know if i should take the book back sometime next week and try to find an unabridged version, or if i should just read the one i have now. Naxos audiobooks les miserables abridged bill homewood. I normally would never read an abridged version, but now i dont know if i.
Considered to be french novelist victor hugos masterpiece, les miserables, which was published in 1862, is a sprawling historical and philosophical epic that covers from 1815 through the paris uprising in 1832. This is an abridged edition victor hugo began writing les miserables twenty years before its eventual publication in 1862. In the sewers and backstreets we encounter the wolflike tread of crime, where assassination for a few coins is all in a days work. The centaur classics edition of les miserables is unabridged and extremely wellformatted, though there are a handful of typos throughout. Set in the parisian underworld and plotted like a detective story, les miserables follows jean valjean, originally an honest peasant, who has been imprisoned for. The unabridged sometimes went deeper into history and side tales than i expected but always came back to add depth to the story. Along the way, the exconvict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. In the sewers and backstreets we encounter the wolflike tread of crime, and assassination for a few sous is all in a days work.
Victor hugos les miserables unabridged cosette book 1. I went to the store today and bought les miserables, only to find out once i got home that it is the abridged version. Mar 03, 20 les miserables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. Englishfrench volume 1 by victor hugo and sarah e holroyd jan 26, 2016 2. Sep 23, 2008 im using a copy from a library, and the cover is so messed up that i can hardly read the title.
A potent social document of the poverty, ignorance, and brutality of man, les miserables is also a. See a complete list of the characters in les miserables and indepth analyses of jean valjean, cosette, javert, marius pontmercy, and fantine. Les mis rables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. We weep with the unlucky and heartbroken fantine, and we exult with the. An exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Victor hugo 1802 1885, translated by isabel florence hapgood 1851 1928 this is book 3 of 5. The protagonist, jean valjean, is sentenced to prison for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread. Les miserablesunabridged and illustrated by victor hugo. Les miserables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Les miserables illustrated by victor hugo nook book. Introducing one of the most famous characters in literature, jean valjeanthe noble peasant imprisoned for stealing a loaf of breadles miserables ranks among the greatest novels of all time. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Spent 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, for almost two months listening to all 5 volumes of les miserables. Les miserables deluxe illustrated edition, complete unabridged, annotated by victor hugo and this ebook features amazing dynamic chapter link navigation for a premium reading experience and bonus entire audiobook.
We weep with the unlucky and heartbroken fantine, and we exult with the heroic revolutionaries of the barricades. An exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but. Les miserables audible audiobook unabridged victor hugo author, frederick davidson narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Les miserables is primarily a great humanitarian work that encourages compassion and hope in the face of adversity and injustice. Les miserables is primarily a great humanitarian work. This book is full of hugos political and religious ideas which at times get a little preachy and ponderous. Considered to be french novelist victor hugos masterpiece, les miserables, which was published in 1862, is a sprawling historical and. He has also directed theatre on both sides of the atlantic, and his various writing credits include theatrical letters, published by marginalia, and under the blue, a collection of his own poetry, published by mimosa. Im using a copy from a library, and the cover is so messed up that i. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
Aug 05, 2008 the book les miserables, abridged or unabridged. Les miserables audiobook by victor hugo, read by pete cross. Davidsons reading of the last hour or so of les miserables should be among the halloffame of audiobooks along with frank muellers reading of tale of two cities i listen while i commute and i. Where does les miserables rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Notable for its many subplots and digressions from the main storyline, the novels.
Considered to be french novelist victor hugos masterpiece, les miserables, which was published in 1862, is a sprawling historical and philosophical epic that covers from 1815 through the paris uprising. Notable for its many subplots and digressions from the main storyline, the novels stated aim is a progress from evil to good, from. Les miserables tells the story of exconvict, jean valjean, and his valiant struggle to redeem his past. Below, youll find great works of fiction, poetry and nonfiction, by such authors as twain, tolstoy, hemingway. Les miserables, five volumes, complete by victor hugo. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Hugo included many chapters providing background on peripheral subjects. Download hundreds of free audio books, mostly classics, to your mp3 player or computer. Jean valjean was convicted for stealing a loaf of bread. Les miserables fully illustrated unabridged hapgood translation is formatted for your ereader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Victor hugos les miserables cosette book 1 waterloo sub category 24 marius is a wealthy young man who adores his grandfather gillenormand. Nov 17, 2008 this is an abridged edition victor hugo began writing les miserables twenty years before its eventual publication in 1862. But i went back to it and im ever so glad that i did. Les miserables abridged vs unabridged showing 150 of 84. Les miserables is set in paris after the french revolution. The unabridged hapgood translation is widely regarded as a classic translation of this novel. It took me five months to listen to the whole thing, a 60hour audio book. After his release, valjean plans to rob monseigneur myriel, a saintlike bishop, but cancels his plan. A potent social document of the poverty, ignorance, and brutality of man, les miserables is also a rousing adventure story, famous for such unrivaled scenes as the brilliant depiction of the battle of waterloo.
There were several points where i nearly gave up, and one where i actually announced on facebook that i had given up. What a great book, but some of the history lessons were a little too long. Davidsons reading of the last hour or so of les miserables should be among the halloffame of audiobooks along with frank muellers reading of tale of two cities i listen while i commute and i just kept driving to the end. Set in the parisian underworld and plotted like a detective story, les miserables follows jean valjean, originally an honest peasant, who has been imprisoned for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sisters starving family. Les miserables audiobook abridged by victor hugo, read by.
If you dont have the patience for this the abridged may be a better option. In the englishspeaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original french title, which can be translated from the french as the miserable, the wretched, the miserable ones. Bill homewood has worked extensively for television and on stage in the west end, major theatres and the rsc. Anyway, i checked all over the inside and it doesnt say abridged and yes its extremely long so i think it isnt abridged. In it, victor hugo takes readers deep into the parisian underworld, immerses them in a battle between good. Les miserables is a novel by victor hugo that was first published in 1862.