Les Misérables (in 2 volumes)

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One of the greatest novels of the classics of world literature. Jean Valjean, Cosette, Gavroche — the names of the heroes of the novel «Les Misérables» have long become synonymous, the number of its readers has not diminished over one... and a half centuries since the book was published, the novel does not lose its popularity. A kaleidoscope of faces from all layers of French society in the first half of the 19th century, vivid, memorable characters, grotesque and romance, sentimentality and realism, a tense, gripping plot, — the main reasons for the success of Hugo's book and the main reasons for its frequent adaptation in world cinema.
This edition reproduces for the first time in Russia more than three hundred and fifty magnificent illustrations by French artists from the first editions of the novel, as well as complete sets of illustrations by Stanislav Gudecek (1872-1947) and Venceslaus Černý (1865 – 1936) for «Les Misérables».

1. «Les Misérables» is a profound, emotional and epic work that spans several decades and showcases various aspects of 19th-century society.
2. The novel challenges social injustice, condemns society's indifference to the sufferings of the outcasts, and puts forward the idea of the importance of human dignity and justice.
3. Hugo masterfully paints the portraits of his heroes, allowing readers to deeply immerse themselves in their worldview and understand their motives for action.
4. Hugo's writing style is a delight for literature lovers. His descriptions, metaphors, and images amaze with their precision and beauty.
5. Reading «Les Misérables» allows one to dive into the history of 19th-century France, learn more about the lives of people of that time, their aspirations and fears.

Author: Виктор Гюго

Printhouse: Azbuka

Series: More than a book

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785389156760

Number of pages: 1632

Size: 240х170х86 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 2800 g

ID: 676908

1. «Les Misérables» is a profound, emotional and epic work that spans several decades and showcases various aspects of 19th-century society.
2. The novel challenges social injustice, condemns society's indifference to the sufferings of the outcasts, and puts forward the idea of the importance of human dignity and justice.
3. Hugo masterfully paints the portraits of his heroes, allowing readers to deeply immerse themselves in their worldview and understand their motives for action.
4. Hugo's writing style is a delight for literature lovers. His descriptions, metaphors, and images amaze with their precision and beauty.
5. Reading «Les Misérables» allows one to dive into the history of 19th-century France, learn more about the lives of people of that time, their aspirations and fears.

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