{"product_id":"les-miszsrables-volume-1-david-petault-9798339529927","title":"Les Misérables - Volume 1: A New Translation in Modern Accessible English","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictor Hugo's \u003ci\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/i\u003e is a monumental tale of justice, love, sacrifice, and redemption, set against the turbulent backdrop of 19th-century France. This new translation of the original French text brings a fresh, contemporary voice to Hugo's masterpiece, while staying faithful to the richness and emotional depth of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the story is Jean Valjean, a man condemned for stealing a loaf of bread, who embarks on a lifelong journey of transformation and moral awakening. Alongside him are unforgettable characters like Fantine, the tragic mother forced into despair, and Javert, the relentless inspector driven by an unwavering sense of duty. Their lives intersect with the sweeping forces of revolution, poverty, and justice in a narrative that is both epic in scale and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this translation apart is its clarity and accessibility for modern readers, without losing the grandeur and poetic intensity of Hugo's original prose. By capturing the full range of Hugo's language, from his vivid character portrayals to his sharp social critique, this edition ensures that the novel's timeless themes of hope, forgiveness, and the fight for justice resonate just as powerfully today as they did when first published. With its vibrant translation, \u003ci\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/i\u003e continues to stand as one of the most powerful and enduring works in all of literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Petault,Victor Hugo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798339529927\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.08d","brand":"David Petault","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874445930751,"sku":"9798339529927","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/les-miszsrables-volume-1-david-petault-9798339529927","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}