Compiling a list of longest novels yields different results depending on whether pages, words or characters are counted. Many translations are actually an abridged version of the full text, and we decided to follow suit. The grandfather and the grandson in victor hugos les miserables. Length of a book is typically associated with its sizespecifically page count leading many to assume the largest and thickest book equates to its length. However, the original french title is often used to entitle the book published in the englishspeaking countries. I have just finished reading this book, and can say it was as good as i expected but wow it isnt exaggerated that it is long. The reader is also treated to the unforgettable descriptions of the battle of.
This version has just over 1450 pages, and claims to be the only complete and unabridged version. So if you see a few chapters missing or combined here and there, thats why. Since victor hugo completed one of his opus dei almost 200 years ago, countless editions have been published, some good, some lessthangood. Jean valjean, an exconvict became the central character in the story. No book had ever had an international launch on this scale. The strange power of les mis, the book victor hugos hardnosed melodrama. Booktopia has les miserables, leatherbound classics by victor hugo. I could write pages upon pages about les miserables but i dont think theres any. This extraordinary english version by renowned translator julie rose captures all the majesty and brilliance of hugos work. I just bought the volume ii book of les miserables from a local library book sale and same situation, no date. I should point out that this is a chronology of the novel not the musical, although many of the events are the same for obvious reasons 1739 monseigneur bienvenu myriels birth. Les miserables penguin classics paperback april 29, 1982. Sometimes, in the midst of his reading, no matter what the book might be which he had in his hand, he would suddenly fall into a profound meditation, whence he only emerged to write a few lines on the pages of the volume itself.
The sequel to les miserables by kalpakian, laura, hugo. Les miserables by victor hugo goodreads share book. Buy a discounted leather bound book of les miserables online from australias leading online bookstore. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. As for the story itself, les miserables is simply one of the greatest stories ever told. Les miserables, novel by victor hugo, published in french in 1862. Les miserables, as a whole, is one the longest novels ever written with about 1,500 pages in unabridged english editions and 1,900 pages in french.
Les miserables victor hugo first edition raptis rare books. I was hoping it would blow my mind and be a favorite like the count of monte cristo, as i was afraid of that book too, but alas, it was not. 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. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. What a great book, but some of the history lessons were a little too long. I am a singer and novice piano player who is madly in love with the music from les miserables. An antique les miserables edition or just a really ratty book. Shop for les miserables book hardcover online at target. These lines have often no connection whatever with the book which contains them. Illustration by gustave brion authorvictor hugo illustratoremile bayard countryfirst published in belgium, when author was in selfimposed exile in guernsey languagefrench genreepic novel, historical fiction publishera. It also says revised and edited by frederick mynon cooper, and is by a. Book summary jean valjean, after spending nineteen years in jail and in the galleys for stealing a loaf of bread and for several attempts to escape, is finally released, but his past keeps haunting him.
Set in the parisian underworld and plotted like a detective story, the work follows the fortunes of the convict jean valjean, a victim of society. In the englishspeaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original french title. Les miserables with bookmark christian book distributors. Publication date 1862 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. I think it stands as the longest fantasy trilogy to date. At digne, he is repeatedly refused shelter for the night. The easy piano book makes it easy to play the songs while singing along. The normal vocal selection book is difficult to play, especially my favorite song stars which is laden with a million sharps. The strange power of les mis, the book the new republic. Introducing one of the most famous characters in literature, jean valjean the noble peasant imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread les miserables 1862 ranks among the greatest novels of all time.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. One of the great classics of world literature and the inspiration for the most beloved stage musical of all time, les miserables is legendary author victor hugos masterpiece. In case you didnt already know, this book is about a zillion pages long. Les miserables i have been posting quotes from this book for a while now. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Weve covered all the chapters youll ever really need to read. Les miserables, five volumes, complete by victor hugo. I went to the store today and bought les miserables, only to find out once i got home that it is the abridged version.
Nice to know about waterloo, french revolution, french slang words, the. If a writer wrote merely for his time, i would have to break my pen and throw it away, the largerthanlife victor hugo once confessed. Each book has a certain amount of points, and i have to get atleast 140 pts. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. In it victor hugo takes readers deep into the parisian underworld, immerses them in a battle between good and evil, and carries them onto the barricades during the uprising of 1832 with a. Let us get other interesting facts about les miserables below. A rare original article from the blackwoods edinburgh magazine, 1862. The last draught from the cup in victor hugos les miserables.
Les miserables by victor hugo, first edition abebooks. Word counts of the most popular books in the world. How many words does les miserables unabridged version by. Les miserables by victor hugo 1915 from argosy book. Jean valjean, after spending nineteen years in jail and in the galleys for stealing a loaf of bread and for several attempts to escape, is finally released, but his past keeps haunting him. Only the saintly bishop, monseigneur myriel, welcomes him. It was an instant popular success and was quickly translated into several languages. The book, first published in 1862, is set in 19th century. It is in really good condition, but there was no vol i either. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in fine condition throughout. How many words does les miserables unabridged version by victor hugo have.
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