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Author Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885, author.

Title Les misérables / Victor Hugo ; édition présentée, établie et annotée par Yves Gohin.

Publication Info. © 1973 (this edition)
[Paris, France] : Gallimard, avril 2020.
Location Call No. Status
 Nichols Teen Fiction World Language  FRENCH TEEN HUGO v.2    DEPT TRANSFER
 Nichols Teen Fiction World Language  FRENCH TEEN HUGO v.1    DEPT TRANSFER
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Description 2 volumes (955, 960 pages) ; 18 cm
Series Collection Folio classique ; 3223-3224.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Summary "A thrilling tale of narrow escapes, romance in the midst of a revolution, and battlefield heroism, Victor Hugo's sprawling 1862 novel focuses on the Parisian underworld. Ex-convict Jean Valjean, who served 19 years in prison for stealing bread, attempts to redeem his life by helping the downtrodden. But his every move is dogged by the implacable policeman, Inspector Javert, whose relentless pursuit of a reformed criminal reflects a morally empty state that values retribution rather than justice. Features a working-class hero, society's role in fostering crime and criminal behavior, altruism in the face of misery, poverty, and injustice... " -- abridgment of a synopsis from goodreads.com
Subject Thieves -- France -- Paris -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Criminals -- France -- Paris -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Working class -- France -- Paris -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Altruism -- France -- Paris -- 19th century -- Fiction.
French language materials.
Retribution -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Ex-convicts -- France -- Paris -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Paris (France) -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction.
Genre French language materials.
Young adult fiction.
Teen fiction.
Added Author Gohin, Yves, editor, annotator.
ISBN 9782070409235 (volume 2)
9782070409228 (volume 1)
2070409228 (volume 1)
2070409236 (volume 2)
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