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Story of Valjean, the ex-convict who rises against all odds from galley slave to mayor, and the fanatical police inspector who dedicates his life to recapturing Valjean.

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Main Author: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Other Authors: Rose, Julie, 1952-, Madden, James
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
French
Published: New York : Modern Library, 2008.
Edition:Modern Library ed.
Series:Modern library of the world's best books.
Subjects:
Paris (France) > Fiction.
Ex-convicts > Fiction.
Orphans > Fiction.
Epic fiction.
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Summary:Story of Valjean, the ex-convict who rises against all odds from galley slave to mayor, and the fanatical police inspector who dedicates his life to recapturing Valjean.
Item Description:Series statement from jacket.
Physical Description:xxxiv, 1330 pages ; 25 cm.
ISBN:9780679643333
0679643338
9780812974263
0812974263
9780394604893
039460489X
9780679600121
0679600124
9780451419439
045141943X
Author Notes:Victor Hugo was born in Besançon, France on February 26, 1802. Although he originally studied law, Hugo dreamed of writing. In 1819, he founded the journal Conservateur Litteraire as an outlet for his dream and soon produced volumes of poetry, plays, and novels. His novels included The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. Both of these works have been adapted for the stage and screen many times. These adaptations include the Walt Disney version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the award-winning musical sensation Les Miserables.

In addition to his literary career, Hugo also held political office. In 1841, he was elected to the Academie Francaise. After political upheaval in 1851, he was exiled and remained so until 1870. He returned to Paris in 1871 and was elected to the National Assembly, though he soon resigned. He died on May 22, 1885.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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