Les Misérables

One of the best novels by a classic of world literature. Jean Valjean, Cosette, Gavroche — the names of the characters in the novel have long become household names, and the number of its readers has not decreased in the... one and a half centuries since the book was published, the novel remains popular. A kaleidoscope of faces from all strata of French society in the first half of the 19th century, bright, memorable characters, grotesque and romance, sentimentality and realism, a tense, captivating plot, — these are the main reasons for the success of Hugo's book and also the main reasons for its frequent adaptation by world cinema.

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 suffering of the outcasts, and advocates the importance of human dignity and justice.
3. Hugo masterfully paints portraits of his characters, allowing readers to deeply immerse themselves in their worldview and understand their motivations.
4. Hugo's writing style is a delight for lovers of literature. His descriptions, metaphors, and imagery astonish 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.

Printhouse: Azbuka

Series: Foreign Literature. Big Books

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785389068643

Number of pages: 1248

Size: 140х210 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 1240 g

ID: 698779

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 suffering of the outcasts, and advocates the importance of human dignity and justice.
3. Hugo masterfully paints portraits of his characters, allowing readers to deeply immerse themselves in their worldview and understand their motivations.
4. Hugo's writing style is a delight for lovers of literature. His descriptions, metaphors, and imagery astonish 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.