My new normal is listening to audiobooks on the way to and from work so this one took about 3 weeks to listen to the while thing. I went to the store today and bought les miserables, only to find out once i got home that it is the abridged version. An exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by. Les miserablesunabridged and illustrated kindle edition by. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Les miserables signet classics by victor hugo paperback. Victor hugo was a literary genius and the story he constructs here is full of amazing and unforgettable moments. The unabridged sometimes went deeper into history and side tales than i expected but always came back to add depth to the story. Collecting les miserables by hugo, victor first edition. Every career has its aspirants, who form a train for those who have attained eminence in it. I bought it so that my preteen kids can read it after they developed an interest in the muscial stage version of les mis and i wanted the older one 8th grader to read the book before the movie comes out this christmas. While i appreciate the abridged version for use in class, there are some rather important details that are left out, and i wish they were included in the abridgement. Mar 03, 20 les miserables has been popularized through numerous adaptations for the stage, television, and film, including a musical and a film adaptation of that musical.
Les miserablesunabridged and illustrated kindle edition by hugo, victor. Illustrated edition unabridged, annotated, an unmatched achievement of the human spirit welcome to the epic drama of exconvict jean valjean, the unrelenting javert, the beautiful fantine, and her innocent daughter cosette in what many consider to be one of the greatest novels ever written. I can open it to many a page and just read, like lovely poetry, for the beauty of the language. Apr 25, 2008 listen to les miserables audiobook by victor hugo. The unabridged sometimes went deeper into history and side tales than i expected but always came back to.
Considered to be french novelist victor hugos masterpiece, les miserables, which was published in 1862, is a sprawling historical and philosophical epic that covers from 1815 through the paris uprising in 1832. However, several alternatives have been used, including the miserables. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A favorite of readers for nearly 150 years, and the basis for one of the most beloved stage musicals ever, this stirring tale of crime, punishment, justice, and redemption pulses with life and energy. Ive seen the 1930s movie of les miserables and fell in love with the story and the movie, which ive watched many times. What a great book, but some of the history lessons were a little too long. I would recommend getting the unabridged version of the book, but be prepared to. Its also insightful social commentary, among the best and most interesting of writing genres, if you ask me. In the englishspeaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original french title. There was no unabridged version available when i downloaded this. Les miserables by victor hugo free ebook project gutenberg.
In the sewers and backstreets we encounter the wolflike tread of crime, and assassination for a. What is the best version of les mis by victor hugo to read. When you read a book, especially a book like les miserables, which is classed an as epic drama, you dont just want to know the story, you want to experience it. Regarding the book, i read les miserables years ago and remember the basics of the story. Les miserables, five volumes, complete by victor hugo. I have read this abridged version of les miserables numerous times with my sophomore honors students, and les miserables is very likely one of my favorite books. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. For todays generation, the length of the story can be a bit jarring and leaves you wondering will this story ever end. Complete and unabridged hardcover unabridged, 1996 by victor hugo author. It took me two weeks to read, but every single hour was worth it.
Cause if everyone were to read les miserables and truly understand what hugo is trying to relay to us through this story, human suffering would be one step closer to being solved. Hugos classic tale set against the backdrop of political. It is 1,220 pages long in this addition, however it is more than worth it. Compiling a list of longest novels yields different results depending on whether pages, words or characters are counted. An exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector.
A 1,463 page crosssection of this population, centered around jean valjean, a man who was imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family. Victor hugo 1802 1885, translated by isabel florence hapgood 1851 1928 this is book 1 of 5. I say this book is not at all to be treated as a story. Les miserables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels. Length of a book is typically associated with its sizespecifically page countleading many to assume the largest and thickest book equates to its length. Les miserables illustrated by victor hugo nook book.
Along the way, the exconvict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. Listening on audio was tremendous and frederick davidson was great as the narrator. Oct 29, 2011 i went to the store today and bought les miserables, only to find out once i got home that it is the abridged version. Pdf download tales from shakespeare student edition. Indeed, this 19thcentury french authors books from the epic drama les miserables to the classic unrequited love story the hunchback of notre dame have spanned the ages, their themes of morality and redemption as applicable to our times as to his. I think the abridged version doesnt have the sidetracking. Penguin classics recently released a new deluxe edition translated by christine. In the sewers and backstreets we encounter the wolflike tread of crime, and assassination for a few sous is all in a days work. Perfect prep for les miserables quizzes and tests you might have in school. See a complete list of the characters in les miserables and indepth analyses of jean valjean, cosette, javert, marius pontmercy, and fantine. However, one book thats intimidated me is victor hugos les miserables.
Les miserables penguin classics les miserables penguin classics by hugo, victor author apr291982. Davidsons reading of the last hour or so of les miserables should be among the halloffame of audiobooks along with frank muellers reading of tale of two cities i listen while i commute and i just kept driving to the end. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Les miserables by victor hugo goodreads share book. This version has just over 1450 pages, and claims to be the only complete and unabridged version. Only three years after the original run closed, les miserables began a return to broadway on 9 november 2006 at the broadhurst theatre for a limited run that was subsequently made openended. Mar 03, 20 les miserables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. Click image or button bellow to read or download free tales from shakespeare student edition complete and unabridged book information. Sparknotes is here for you weve got everything you need to ace or teach. Now a sixpart miniseries on masterpiece on pbs the only completely unabridged paperback edition of victor hugos masterpiecea sweeping. Complete and unabridged 9781566199155 by victor hugo and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read les miserables fully illustrated unabridged hapgood translation. American dirt by jeanine cummins extraordinary stephen king learn more. Les miserables is set in paris after the french revolution. Victor hugo les miserables read by bill homewood unabridged. The book is given its epic scope by the wealth of historical detail and meandering political rhapsodizing. Les miserables a new unabridged translation hugo victor. All i can find are weird abridged editions or sketchy things that i cant even tell. Les miserables fully illustrated unabridged hapgood translation by victor hugo. The nook book ebook of the les miserables the complete unabridged 5 volume edition with illustrations, victor. 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. A favorite of readers for nearly 150 years, and the basis for one of the most beloved stage musicals ever, this stirring tale of crime, punishment, justice, and.
Les miserables fully illustrated unabridged hapgood translation ebook written by victor hugo. Its great because its an imaginative, beautifully crafted and uplifting story. I love the richness of the story, the grandness and generosity of the sentiments, and the deep human insight. Les miserablesunabridged and illustrated kindle edition. Where can i find an unabridged french edition of les.
The narrator for this book has a fascinating range and magically creates many clear voices. I bought this to replace an unabridged book i used to own but ended up missing somewhere during my life. Great book spent 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, for almost two months listening to all 5 volumes of les miserables. What is the best version of the book les miserables by. 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 should just read the one i have now. 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 translation is clear and easy to follow, with poetry translated in the footnotes so as not to ruin the beauty of the original. Les miserables fully illustrated unabridged hapgood. Notable for its many subplots and digressions from the main storyline, the novels stated aim is a progress from evil to good, from. Les miserables unabridged and annotated edition by victor hugo sep 2, 2019. This is the kind of book i wish was required to read in school.
He never went out without a book under his arm, and he often came back with two. I know the unabridged version of the book starts out very slow, but i heard after that part the story starts to pick up and get very interesting. Les miserables by victor hugo vol 2 part 1 full audio book greatest audio books les mis duration. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading les miserablesunabridged and illustrated. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
The signet classics edition of les mis, the first unabridged english translation to appear in. On relistening, i realize that despite the fact the first volume of the novel is titled fantine read out at the start of the audiobook, her story is moreorless cut,and in a choppy and unsatisfactory manner. You may be tempted to wonder why he goes into such minutiae about peoples history and emotions and, without broaching spoiler alerts, as you get to pivotal moments in the book s final chapters, it becomes perfectly understandable or it did to me, anyway, why he chose that approach. Les mis rables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. Nice to know about waterloo, french revolution, french slang words, the paris sewer system, etc, but way to much information. In the case of les miserables it was eminently worth it.
Les miserables abridged vs unabridged showing 150 of 84. In the englishspeaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original french title, which can be translated from the french as. This book is full of hugos political and religious ideas which at times get a little preachy and ponderous. Download m4b part 1 187mb download m4b part 2 190mb download cover art download cd case insert. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of les miserables. Which brings us to the first reason you should read the book. I purchased this book but never got around to reading it.
Jean valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman javert after breaking parole, agrees to. Anyone who loves the broadway musical will love this book. Notable for its many subplots and digressions from the main storyline, the novels stated aim is a progress from evil to good, from injustice to justice, from falsehood. 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. Les miserables, victor hugo 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 century.
If you want the pure version, go with the unabridged. Les miserables hapgood translation illustrated unabridged carefully crafted classics book 2 by victor hugo and isabel florence hapgood 4. Information on buying and collecting les miserables by hugo, victor with a guide to. The centaur classics edition of les miserables is unabridged and extremely wellformatted, though there are a handful of typos throughout. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The only completely unabridged paperback edition of victor hugos masterpiecea sweeping tale of love, loss, valor, and passion.
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