Parisian Mysteries (Two Volumes)

The French writer Eugène Sue created one of the most popular novels of his time — "Parisian Mysteries" (1842-1843), initiating a special direction in adventure literature — "criminal fiction." It can be associated with works such as "Les Misérables" by... Hugo, "The Hunchback" by Feval, "Petersburg Slums" by Krilov, and many other masterpieces of literature. The book realistically depicts the brutal and adventurous world of the Parisian underbelly. Incredible adventures, unexpected plot twists, love intrigues, and colorful characters continue to attract readers' interest, as evidenced by the numerous adaptations and productions of "Parisian Mysteries." The text is accompanied by a large series of illustrations by the Italian artist Osvaldo Tofani (1849–1915).

Author: Эжен Сю

Printhouse: Azbuka

Series: World of Adventures. Big Books

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785389266834

Number of pages: 1728

Size: 215х155х88 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 2030 g

ID: 1690794

The French writer Eugène Sue created one of the most popular novels of his time — "Parisian Mysteries" (1842-1843), initiating a special direction in adventure literature — "criminal fiction." It can be associated with works such as "Les Misérables" by Hugo, "The Hunchback" by Feval, "Petersburg Slums" by Krilov, and many other masterpieces of literature. The book realistically depicts the brutal and adventurous world of the Parisian underbelly. Incredible adventures, unexpected plot twists, love intrigues, and colorful characters continue to attract readers' interest, as evidenced by the numerous adaptations and productions of "Parisian Mysteries."

The text is accompanied by a large series of illustrations by the Italian artist Osvaldo Tofani (1849–1915).

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