Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

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Les Miserables tells the story of ex-convict, Jean Valjean, and his valiant struggle to redeem his past. 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. Victor Hugo reached the peak of his powers in this far-reaching novel of nineteenth-century France. Here are combined the dramatic skills of Hugo the playwright, the rich imagination of Hugo the poet, and the compassion of Hugo the man.

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Victor Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a celebrated poet, novelist, and playwright in the literary world. He is regarded as one of France's most famous writers. He's also well-known for his publicly expressed political views and activities.

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ISBN 13	9781416500261
ISBN 10	141650026X
Title	Les Miserables
Author	Victor Hugo
Series	Enriched Classics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Year published	2005-05-01
Number of pages	656
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