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"Les Miserables" is a magisterial work which is rich in both character portrayal and meticulous historical description - site accessed 06/03/2013 http://www.booktopia.com.au/les-miserables-victor-hugo/prod9781853260858.html

The union of Marius and Cosette faces challenges as Valjean decides to leave the country, exacerbating tensions amidst a backdrop of disillusioned students and a strained national government. Their relationship is tested as they confront the instability of their social and political environment, highlighting the impact of broader societal issues on personal lives.

Victor Hugo's writing is some of the best and most beautiful ever produced; this anonymous translation of his hard-to-find The Man Who Laughs shows Hugo's wonderful use of language to tell a heartbreaking story. While it is not as well known as Les Miserable or The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Man Who Laughs remains a classic story worth reading.

Set against the backdrop of the December 1851 coup d'état led by Napoleon III, this essay by Victor Hugo captures the tumultuous events as he recounts his experience as a National Assembly member. Hugo vividly portrays the struggle of insurrectionaries fighting for their beliefs, highlighting the brutality faced by many who were arrested or killed. Through his powerful narrative, he examines the themes of political oppression and the fight for justice, offering a poignant commentary on the impact of tyranny on society.

"Les Miserables" is a magisterial work which is rich in both character portrayal and meticulous historical description. site accessed 03/06/2013 http://www.booktopia.com.au/les-miserables-victor-hugo/prod9781853260858.html.

Jean Valjean is free at last after nineteen years in prison. Cold and hungry, he is rejected by everyone he meets. But Jean's life is changed forever when he discovers love. He spends the rest of his life helping people, like himself, who have been victims of poverty and social injustice - "les miserables"--Page 4 of cover.

The Memoirs of Victor Hugo offers a profound exploration of the author's life and the socio-political landscape of nineteenth-century France. Through personal reflections, Hugo recounts his youth, literary influences, and the tumultuous events of his time, including war and societal upheaval. His narrative intertwines personal history with broader themes of faith, politics, and philosophy, ensuring that his legacy endures beyond mere idolization. This autobiographical work serves as both a testament to his artistic genius and a vivid portrait of a transformative era in French history.

Adapted for stage and screen, loved by millions, Victor Hugo's classic novel of love and tragedy set in 19th century France is reborn in this fantastic new manga edition! Gorgeous and expressive art brings to life the unforgettable stories of Jean Valjean, Inspector Javert, and the tragic Fantine in this epic adaptation of Les Misérables!

Toilers of the Sea (1866) is a novel by Victor Hugo. Written while Hugo was living in exile on the island of Guernsey, Toilers of the Sea is a story of adventure that expresses the everyday struggles of a fool in love while capturing the changes wrought by political and economic revolution in Europe. "Gilliatt lived in the parish of St. Sampson. He was not liked by his neighbours; and there were reasons for that fact." Viewed as an outsider by the seafaring community of Guernsey, Gilliat lives alone in a house deemed haunted, though no one would dare visit him anyway. Despite his skill as a fisherman, the townspeople claim he is a malevolent sorcerer, all but condemning him to a life of total seclusion. In love with the niece of a prominent shipowner, he volunteers to salvage what he can from a vessel that was wrecked some distance from the coast. Braving the elements and coming face to face with a vicious octopus, Gilliatt seizes his only chance at escaping his lonely circumstances, at finding love at last. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Victor Hugo's Toilers of the Sea is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

Ninety-Three (Quatrevingt-treize) is the last novel by the French writer Victor Hugo. Published in 1874, shortly after the bloody upheaval of the Paris Commune, the novel concerns the Revolt in the Vendée and Chouannerie - the counter-revolutionary revolts in 1793 during the French Revolution. It is divided into three parts, but not chronologically; each part tells a different story, offering a different view of historical general events. The action mainly takes place in Brittany and in Paris. Ayn Rand greatly praised this book (and Hugo's writing in general), acknowledged it as a source of inspiration, and even wrote an introduction to one of its English-language editions.