Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

Experience Victor Hugo's epic masterpiece, Les Misérables, in a brilliant modern translation by Christine Donougher. This edition, featuring an introduction by Robert Tombs, is lauded as the best available in English, recommended by David Bellos.

Follow the compelling journey of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict striving for redemption and a respected place in society. His path is fraught with challenges, including the constant pursuit by the determined Inspector Javert and the internal struggle with his past. Valjean's resolve is further tested as he vows to protect Fantine's young daughter, a child left vulnerable by poverty.

This translation is celebrated for its readability and ability to capture Hugo's narrative power, bringing the rich flavor of this 19th-century novel to contemporary readers. Critics praise its seamless and modern approach, highlighting how it makes Hugo's exploration of social conditions and human spirit as resonant as any modern novel.

Key Features:

• A modern and highly acclaimed translation by Christine Donougher.
• Introduction by Robert Tombs.
• Explores themes of injustice, heroism, love, and redemption.
• Features the iconic characters Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert.

Specifications:

• Author: Victor Hugo
• Translator: Christine Donougher
• Introduction: Robert Tombs
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 26 November 2015
• Print Length: 1456 pages
• Dimensions: 13 x 6 x 19.9 cm
• Weight: 928g
• ISBN 10: 0241248744
• ISBN 13: 978-0241248744

Immerse yourself in one of literature's most profound and enduring stories with this exceptional edition of Les Misérables.