Les Miserables a New Unabridged Translation

From Library Journal Hugo's classic tale set against the backdrop of political upheaval in 19th-century France retains its timeless appeal in this notably condensed rendition of the struggles of former convict Jean Valjean. While the abridgment inevitably cuts many of the intricate subplots and minor characters who enrich Hugo's vast tome, this suspenseful central plot tracing Valjean's endeavor to emerge from desperate circumstances while being pursued by the duty-obsessed Inspector Javert remains intact and comprehensible to listeners. The principal characters retain their epic proportions, and the major themes of redemption through good works and the importance of authentic charity are undiminished. Narrator Michael York adds vigor and distinct characterizations to the broad cast of characters in this fittingly dramatic performance. Suitable for collections that do not already contain one of the many audio versions of this work (e.g., Audio Reviews, LJ 5/1/93).?Linda Bredengerd, Hanley Lib., Univ. of Pittsburgh, Bradford Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review I sobbed and wailed and thought (books) were the greatest things Les Miserables by Victor Hugo changed my life. The first time I read the book was when I was less than eight years old. I could only understand the part about little Cosette, but that chapter really got me Financial Times Every single character is so well delineated, we all know these people and all human life is here Les Miserables One of the finest French Romantic writers Guardian This new translation...marvelously removes the yellowed varnish from Hugo's prose and gives us the racy, breathless, and passionate intelligence of the original Adam Gopnik There are plenty of translations of this extensive, exuberant novel that cut out anything superfluous. But God is in the detail, and Julie Rose has returned all the detail, making a language that is rich and gorgeous. This is the one to read... and if you are flying, just carry it under your arm as you board, or better still, rebook your holiday and go by train, slowly, page by page... The Times Les Miserables , by Victor Hugo , is part of the Barnes amp; Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes amp; Noble Classics : New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices amp; Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes amp; Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences#8212;biographical, historical, and literary#8212;to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. One of the most widely read novels of all time, Les Mis#233;rables was the crowning literary achievement of Victor Hugo 's stunning career. Though he was considered the greatest French writer of his day, Hugo was forced to flee the country because of his opposition to Napoleon III. While in exile he completed Les Mis#233;rables , an enormous melodrama set against the background of political upheaval in France following the rule of Napoleon I. This newly abridged edition of Les Mis#233;rables tells the story of the peasant Jean Valjean#8212;unjustly imprisoned, baffled by destiny, and hounded by his nemesis, the magnificently realized, ambiguously malevolent police detective Javert. As Valjean struggles to redeem his past, we are thrust into the teeming underworld of Paris with all its poverty, ignorance, and suffering. Just as cruel tyranny threatens to extinguish the last vestiges of hope, rebellion sweeps over the land like wildfire, igniting a vast struggle for the democratic ideal in France. A monumental classic dedicated to the oppressed, the underdog, the laborer, the rebel, the orphan, and the misunderstood, Les Mis#233;rables is a rich, emotional novel that captures nothing less than the entirety of life in nineteenth-century France. Laurence M. Porter has published twelve books, including Victor Hugo (1999), and a hundred articles and chapters. He was a National Endowment for the Humanties Senior Fellow in 1998. He teaches French at Michigan State University, where he won the Distinguished Faculty Award in 1995 Les Miserables , by Victor Hugo , is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics : New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each readers understanding of these enduring works. One of the most widely read novels of all time, Les Misérables was the crowning literary achievement of Victor Hugo 's stunning career. Though he was considered the greatest French writer of his day, Hugo was forced to flee the country because of his opposition to Napoleon III. While in exile he completed Les Misérables , an enormous melodrama set against the background of political upheaval in France following the rule of Napoleon I. This newly abridged edition of Les Misérables tells the story of the peasant Jean Valjean—unjustly imprisoned, baffled by destiny, and hounded by his nemesis, the magnificently realized, ambiguously malevolent police detective Javert. As Valjean struggles to redeem his past, we are thrust into the teeming underworld of Paris with all its poverty, ignorance, and suffering. Just as cruel tyranny threatens to extinguish the last vestiges of hope, rebellion sweeps over the land like wildfire, igniting a vast struggle for the democratic ideal in France. A monumental classic dedicated to the oppressed, the underdog, the laborer, the rebel, the orphan, and the misunderstood, Les Misérables is a rich, emotional novel that captures nothing less than the entirety of life in nineteenth-century France. Laurence M. Porter has published twelve books, including Victor Hugo (1999), and a hundred articles and chapters. He was a National Endowment for the Humanties Senior Fellow in 1998. He teaches French at Michigan State University, where he won the Distinguished Faculty Award in 1995. Les Miserables, By Victor Hugo, Is Part Of The Barnes & Noble Classics Series, Which Offers Quality Editions At Affordable Prices To The Student And The General Reader, Including New Scholarship, Thoughtful Design, And Pages Of Carefully Crafted Extras. Here Are Some Of The Remarkable Features Of Barnes & Noble Classics New Introductions Commissioned From Today's Top Writers And Scholars Biographies Of The Authors Chronologies Of Contemporary Historical, Biographical, And Cultural Events Footnotes And Endnotes Selective Discussions Of Imitations, Parodies, Poems, Books, Plays, Paintings, Operas, Statuary, And Films Inspired By The Work Comments By Other Famous Authors Study Questions To Challenge The Reader's Viewpoints And Expectations Bibliographies For Further Reading Indices & Glossaries, When Appropriate All Editions Are Beautifully Designed And Are Printed To Superior Specifications; Some Include Illustrations Of Historical Interest. Barnes & Noble Classics Pulls Together A Constellation Of Influences--biographical, Historical, And Literary--to Enrich Each Reader's Understanding Of These Enduring Works. One Of The Most Widely Read Novels Of All Time, Les Miserables Was The Crowning Literary Achievement Of Victor Hugo's Stunning Career. Though He Was Considered The Greatest French Writer Of His Day, Hugo Was Forced To Flee The Country Because Of His Opposition To Napoleon Iii. While In Exile He Completed Les Miserables, An Enormous Melodrama Set Against The Background Of Political Upheaval In France Following The Rule Of Napoleon I. This Newly Abridged Edition Of Les Miserables Tells The Story Of The Peasant Jean Valjean--unjustly Imprisoned, Baffled By Destiny, And Hounded By His Nemesis, The Magnificently Realized, Ambiguously Malevolent Police Detective Javert. As Valjean Struggles To Redeem His Past, We Are Thrust Into The Teeming Underworld Of Paris With All Its Poverty, Ignorance, And Suffering. Just As Cruel Tyranny Threatens To Extinguish The Last Vestiges Of Hope, Rebellion Sweeps Over The Land Like Wildfire, Igniting A Vast Struggle For The Democratic Ideal In France. A Monumental Classic Dedicated To The Oppressed, The Underdog, The Laborer, The Rebel, The Orphan, And The Misunderstood, Les Miserables Is A Rich, Emotional Novel That Captures Nothing Less Than The Entirety Of Life In Nineteenth-century France. Laurence M. Porter Has Published Twelve Books, Including Victor Hugo (1999), And A Hundred Articles And Chapters. He Was A National Endowment For The Humanties Senior Fellow In 1998. He Teaches French At Michigan State University, Where He Won The Distinguished Faculty Award In 1995. Jean Valjean, the noble peasant was imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. The author 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. It portrays his criticism of the French Political & Judicial system In this story of the trials of the peasant Jean Valjean--a man unjustly imprisoned, baffled by destiny, and hounded by his nemesis, the magnificently realized, ambiguously malevolent police detective Javert--Hugo achieves the sort of rare imaginative resonance that allows a work of art to transcend its genre. Story of Valjean, the ex-convict who rises against all odds from galley slave to mayor, and the fanatical police inspector who dedicates his life to recapturing Valjean FANTINE An Upright Man The Fall The Year 1817 To Trust Is Sometimes to Surrender The Descent Javert The Champmathieu Affair Counter-Stroke In 1815 Monsieur Charles-Francois-Bienvenu Myriel was Bishop of Digne.