| Author |
Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 |
| Translator |
Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865 |
| Title |
Les Misérables, v. 4/5: The Idyll and the Epic
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables
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| Credits |
Produced by Laura Natal and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.)
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| Summary |
"Les Misérables, v. 4/5: The Idyll and the Epic" by Victor Hugo is a novel written in the mid-19th century. Essentially a continuation of a larger narrative, it delves into the complexities of society and explores themes of love, sacrifice, and justice against the backdrop of revolutionary France. Key characters such as Jean Valjean and Marius Pontmercy navigate their struggles within an oppressive social system while confronting their personal destinies. At the start of this section, Hugo begins with a historical overview of the political climate in France during the early 1830s, outlining the tensions surrounding the monarchy of Louis Philippe and the revolution of July 1830. The narrative captures the sentiments of the population grappling with the aftermath of political change, including widespread unrest and revolutionary fervor bubbling beneath the surface. As essential characters prepare for action, it becomes evident that a storm of insurrection looms, with youths gathering to form revolutionary factions and creating a sense of urgency and impending conflict, while the struggles of love and loyalty intertwine with these broader societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Epic literature
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| Subject |
Ex-convicts -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48734 |
| Release Date |
Apr 18, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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