jums reviewed Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
such a classic
5 stars
One of the biggest classic of French literature of all times
1330 pages
English language
Published Dec. 9, 2008 by The Modern Library.
Les misérables
by Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo: Les misérables (2008, The Modern Library)
- ISBN:
- 978-0-679-64333-3
- OCLC Number:
- 7991031
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4 stars
(25 reviews)
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.
Eduardo Santiago reviewed Les misérables by Victor Hugo
Review of 'Les misérables' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Tougher going than I remember -- maybe because it's unabridged? Some of the preachy/speechy parts are hard to slog through... but even so, what a joy to reread this, and what a beautifully done translation.
