Mass market paperback published in 1987, 0375403175 hardcover published in 1998, kindle edition published in 2010, 159. Apr 25, 2008 listen to les miserables audiobook by victor hugo. It follows the lives and interactions of several french characters over a twentyyear period in the early 19th century, starting in 1815, the year of napoleons final defeat at waterloo. This edition of les miserables looks and feels fabulous. Victor hugo les miserables read by bill homewood unabridged. If you dont have the patience for this the abridged may be a better option. You are not missing out on any of the story, yet are also not being thrown too many details. He becomes a factory owner, then a mayor, even taking upon himself a small child, cosette, who was the daughter of one of his employees. Plus, with our love it guarantee you never have to worry about wasting money on a bad audiobook again. Apr 06, 2020 sensational, dramatic, packed with rich excitement and filled with the sweep and violence of human passions, les miserables is not only superb adventure but a powerful social document. Les miserables illustrated by victor hugo nook book.
Les miserables now a sixpart miniseries on masterpiece on pbs the only completely unabridged paperback edition of victor hugos masterpiecea sweeping tale of love, loss, valor, and passion. A tremendous story that is worthy of all the renditions be it in the theater or on the stage. I have watered the garden, worked out at the gym, and ridden in cars all the while embracing each word of les miserables. Les misirables tells of the triumph of good over evil, of love over hatred, and of mercy over the letter of the law.
Christine donougher, victor hugo, robert tombs, penguin audio. It tells essentially the story of exconvict jean valjean living his life. Introducing one of the most famous characters in literature, jean valjeanthe noble peasant imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread les mis rables ranks among the greatest novels of all time. Anyway, i checked all over the inside and it doesnt say abridged and yes its extremely long so i think it isnt abridged. The unabridged isnt an easy read as hugo had a tendency to go off on tangents and the reader is expected to undersand some of the french references from that time period. Les miserables a new unabridged translation victor hugo. Victor hugo audio book collection on 1 mp3 dvd les mis notre. Wells audiobook unabridged fiction english 9 audio cds. Set in the parisian underworld and plotted like a detective story, les misrables follows the adventures of jean valjean, originally an honest peasant, who has been imprisoned for nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sisters starving family. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide hugo, victor, 18021885 and george, guidall. There were several points where i nearly gave up, and one where i actually announced on facebook that i had given up.
In the englishspeaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original french title, which can be translated from the french as. Booktopia has les miserables audiobook by victor hugo. A bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatisation unabridged by hugo, victor, full cast, ackland, joss, allam, roger isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy les miserables audio book on unabridged mp3 cd today. The protagonist, jean valjean, is sentenced to prison for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread. Les miserables is without a doubt my favorite book. See all 158 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Hugo, victor, washington, peter, wilbour, charles e 9780375403170. This is an abridged edition victor hugo began writing les miserables twenty years before its eventual publication in 1862. A hardened and bitter criminal upon his release, valjean is transformed when an act of compassion by a priest he robbed saves him from returning to. This title is part of or scheduled to be part of the following subscriptions. Sep 23, 2008 im using a copy from a library, and the cover is so messed up that i can hardly read the title. Frederick davidson set in the parisian underworld and plotted like a detective story, les miserables follows jean valjean, originally an honest peasant, who has been imprisoned for nineteen years for stealing a loaf. The unabridged sometimes went deeper into history and side tales than i expected but always came back to add depth to the story. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. Les miserables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in. We also carry audio books on mp3 discs for players that play the mp3 format. Oct 29, 2011 i went to the store today and bought les miserables, only to find out once i got home that it is the abridged version. In the sewers and backstreets we encounter the wolflike tread of crime, and assassination for a few sous is all in a days work. In the sewers and backstreets we encounter the wolflike tread of crime, where assassination for a few coins is all in a days work. It is also a historical novel of great scope, and provides a detailed vision of nineteenthcentury french politics and society.
Hugo sweeps readers from the french provinces to the back alleys of paris, and from the battlefield of waterloo to the bloody ramparts of paris during the uprising of 1832. One of the great classics of world literature and the inspiration for the most beloved stage musical of all time, les miserables is legendary author victor hugos masterpiece. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Victor hugo 18021885 victor hugos les miserables is a novel which tells the story of exconvict jean valjean, his struggles and eventual redemption. An exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Buy a discounted audible edition of les miserables audio cd from australias leading online. Les miserables abridged vs unabridged showing 150 of 84. Victor hugo unabridged audio book collection in the mp3 format on 1 dvd. Ive not read another translation of les miserables or as this version is named the wretched and frankly i dont think ive got the time as its such a mammoth length. Aug 05, 2008 the book les miserables, abridged or unabridged. A hardened criminal upon his release, he eventually reforms. The binding is sewn to the spine ensuring the longevity of the book.
Every few years a movie or musical comes along and hugo gets another shot in the arm. Les miserables naxos complete classics audiob audio cd. Set in the parisian underworld of the early nineteenth century, les miserables follows the adventures of jean valjean, once an honest peasant, who spent nineteen years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sisters starving family. We weep with the unlucky and heartbroken fantine, and we exult with the heroic revolutionaries of the barricades. The binding is done using a leather like material which is feels very good in the hand.
This audiobook will also play on cd dvd car stereos. I bought this audiobook as i enjoyed the les miserables movie starring hugh jackman, loved the book beautifully written and detailed and thought i would enjoy listening to this abridged version on my commute to and from work the unabridged version was out of my price range. Les miserables is primarily a great humanitarian work that encourages compassion and hope in the face of adversity and injustice. Buy les miserables naxos complete classics audiob book online at best prices in india on. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Les miserables victor hugos classic tale follows the tragic life of jean valjean, an escaped convict who tries to do the right thing and put his past behind him but is constantly thwarted by a society unwilling to accept that a man can change. Sensational, dramatic, packed with rich excitement and filled with the sweep and violence of human passions, les miserables is not only superb adventure but. Land of the lone star book one unabridged audiobook on cd value priced edition. Victor hugos les miserables is widely considered one of the most famous and classic pieces of world literature. Les mis rables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. Lady audleys secret by mary elizabeth braddon read by elizabeth klett part 12 full audio book duration. Jean valjean was convicted for stealing a loaf of bread.
I went to the store today and bought les miserables, only to find out once i got home that it is the abridged version. Victor hugos les misrables is a novel which tells the story of exconvict jean valjean, his struggles and eventual redemption. Using our free ios and android apps you simply buy, sync and listen. Visit audio editions for more audio books by victor hugo. Les miserables audiobook, written by victor hugo audio editions. It took me five months to listen to the whole thing, a 60hour audio book.
Victor hugo 1802 1885, translated by isabel florence hapgood. Let me start by saying that this is a fantastic book. Jacketed it has been said that victor hugo has a street named after him in virtually every town in france. This is the unabridged audiobook cd edition complete within one retail package. This book really helps with summer reading, the long time that it takes to sit down and read is taken away by this audiobook. Set in the parisian underworld and plotted like a detective story, les miserables follows jean valjean, originally an honest peasant, who has been imprisoned for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sisters starving family. Set during the period 1815 to 1832 in france, countless people have enjoyed this novel about jean. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. Material witness, shipshewana amish mysteries series unabridged audio book on mp3 cd. Its hailed by many critics as not just victor hugos finest work but also one of the best french novels of all time. But above all we thrill to the steadfast courage and nobility of soul of ex. Riverkeep by martin stewart english compact disc 10 cd audiobook unabridged.
The end papers have the famous painting liberty leading the people. Audio cd, audiobook, cd, unabridged please retry kindle. Les miserables audiobook cd king county library system. But i went back to it and im ever so glad that i did. I normally would never read an abridged version, but now i dont know if i should take the book back sometime next week and try to find an unabridged version, or if i should just read the one i have now. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. We specialize in author collections, audio books by a single author. Wilbour read by frederick davidson soon to be a major motion picture starring hugh jackman, anne hathaway, russell crowe, and amanda seyfried. Oct 01, 2015 les miserables deluxe illustrated edition, complete unabridged, annotated by victor hugo and premium reading experience and bonus entire audiobook, this ebook features amazing dynamic chapter link navigation for a. With digital audiobooks from, you no longer need cumbersome cds. Jean valjean, always in danger from the relentless pursuit of the diabolical inspector javert. Les miserables is set in paris after the french revolution. This unabridged version is translated from the french by charles e. This extraordinary english version by renowned translator julie rose captures all the majesty and brilliance of hugos work.
Along the way, the exconvict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. I normally would never read an abridged version, but now i dont know if i should take the book back sometime next week and try to find an unabridged version, or if i. A bbc radio 4 fullcast dramatisation audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. Discover our full range of books, gifts, toys, stationery and audiobooks at. A major reason for the singular celebrity of this most popular and versatile of the great french writers is les miserables 1862. Mar 03, 20 les miserables has been popularized through numerous adaptations for the stage, television, and film, including a musical and a film adaptation of that musical. Les miz is one of my five favorite novels and i have read hundreds over the decades, most of them classics. Les miserables 4 audio cds set orson welles victor hugo.
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