This abridged version of Victor Hugo's masterpiece was published in 1915 with the aim to provide 'a unified story of the life and soul-struggles of Jean Valjean'. You should not bookmark this page, but you can request that we add this book to our.

The fates of all the characters await them during the violent turmoil of the June Rebellion in 1832. Les miserables abridged, Author: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885: Note: Boston and London, Ginn, 1896 : Link: page images at HathiTrust: No stable link: This is an uncurated book entry from our extended bookshelves, readable online now but without a stable link here. As Cosette grows up, young idealist Marius catches a glimpse of her and falls desperately in love. But Jean Valjean is unable to free himself from his previous life and is pursued to the end by ruthless policeman Javert. He takes in abandoned orphan Cosette and raises her as his own daughter. This edition has features an introduction by Paul Bailey.Įscaped convict Jean Valjean turns his back on his criminal past to build his fortunes as an honest man. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. Les Misérables is a magnificent, sweeping story of revolution, love and the will to survive set amidst the poverty stricken streets of nineteeth-century Paris. Les Misérables ( / le mzrb ( l ), - bl / lay MIZ-RAHB (-l), -RAH-bl, 4 French: le mizeabl) 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 abridged book