A novel by the French poet and writer Victor Hugo Les Misérables by French author Victor Hugo is a book of literary fiction first published in 1862 in the France. This is one of the best translations made into English by the translator Isabel F. Hapgood in the United States in the year 1887. Sneak Peak ‘In 1815, M. Charles-François-Bienvenu Myriel was Bishop of D—— He was an old man of about seventy-five years of age; he had occupied the see of D—— since 1806. Although this detail has no connection whatever with the real substance of what we are about to relate, it will not be superfluous, if merely for the sake of exactness in all points, to mention here the various rumors and remarks which had been in circulation about him from the very moment when he arrived in the diocese. True or false, that which is said of men often occupies as important a place in their lives, and above all in their destinies, as that which they do. M. Myriel was the son of a councillor of the Parliament of Aix; hence he belonged to the nobility of the bar. It was said that his father, destining him to be the heir of his own post, had married him at a very early age, eighteen or twenty, in accordance with a custom which is rather widely prevalent in parliamentary families. In spite of this marriage, however, it was said that Charles Myriel created a great deal of talk. He was well formed, though rather short in stature, elegant, graceful, intelligent; the whole of the first portion of his life had been devoted to the world and to gallantry.’ Synopsis Les Miserables, a novel by Victor Hugo, published in French in 1862. It was an immediate hit with audiences and was quickly translated into multiple languages. Set in the underworld of Paris and structured like a crime thriller, the work follows the fate of the criminal Jean Valjean, a victim of society who has spent 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread. Released from prison, he was a hard-hearted, shrewd criminal who eventually softened and reformed, becoming a successful industrialist and mayor of a northern city. Still, he is haunted by an impulsive, regretful past crime and is pursued relentlessly by Sheriff Javert. Jean Valjean eventually abandoned himself in favor of his adopted daughter Cosette and her husband Marius. A Stunning Reprint "Amazing Reissue" At BelkiWriter we do everything possible to ensure that the original integrity of this book is maintained at the highest level. This means that the text in this story is unedited and unchanged from the author's original publication, retaining its earliest form for your enjoyment. This book is one of the best collections of epic classic book ever written, and the words are strung together with such literary precision that you simply don't see them in modern times. This title is a great gift for the classic lover in your life, or a wonderful addition to your current collection. Today, we're ready to ship this book to you at lightning speed so you can enjoy it without delay. Title Details Original 1887 text - Book type: Epic novel, Historical fiction, Tragedy - Size 7 x 10 in - Matte Cover - White Paper