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Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (Book Analysis)

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280627028343EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel's plot and main themes, as well as a valuable introduction to the historical context of the book. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 43-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Victor Hugo Presentation of Les Misérables Summary of Les Misérables Character study The characters who manage to escape misery The characters that make the best of poverty for their own benefit The people that poverty destroyed Analysis of Les Misérables The political situation in France from 1789 to Les Misérables A Hugolian perception of history A few themes in Les Misérables A novel with several influences About Les Misérables Les Misérables is one of the most famous and widely read books in French literature. Set against a backdrop of major political upheaval in France, this five-volume novel tells the story of the former convict Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption. The book features a memorable cast of characters, including the vengeful police inspector Javert and the idealistic student Marius, alongside a range of philosophical and political reflections. Les Misérables has inspired many adaptations, including an Oscar-winning 2012 film. About Victor Hugo Victor Hugo was a French poet, playwright, novelist and politician. He was one of the key writers of French Romanticism, and is best known for writing The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the monumental novel Les Misérables. He also led an active political life, and his stances led to his exile during the Second French Empire (1852-1870). He received an immense state funeral following his death in 1885, and was celebrated as one of the greatest French writers.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel's plot and main themes, as well as a valuable introduction to the historical context of the book. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 43-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Victor Hugo Presentation of Les Misérables Summary of Les Misérables Character study The characters who manage to escape misery The characters that make the best of poverty for their own benefit The people that poverty destroyed Analysis of Les Misérables The political situation in France from 1789 to Les Misérables A Hugolian perception of history A few themes in Les Misérables A novel with several influences About Les Misérables Les Misérables is one of the most famous and widely read books in French literature. Set against a backdrop of major political upheaval in France, this five-volume novel tells the story of the former convict Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption. The book features a memorable cast of characters, including the vengeful police inspector Javert and the idealistic student Marius, alongside a range of philosophical and political reflections. Les Misérables has inspired many adaptations, including an Oscar-winning 2012 film. About Victor Hugo Victor Hugo was a French poet, playwright, novelist and politician. He was one of the key writers of French Romanticism, and is best known for writing The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the monumental novel Les Misérables. He also led an active political life, and his stances led to his exile during the Second French Empire (1852-1870). He received an immense state funeral following his death in 1885, and was celebrated as one of the greatest French writers.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel's plot and main themes, as well as a valuable introduction to the historical context of the book. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in...
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot and main themes, as well as a valuable introduction to the historical context of the book. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 43-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Victor Hugo
  • Presentation of Les Misérables
  • Summary of Les Misérables
  • Character study
    • The characters who manage to escape misery
    • The characters that make the best of poverty for their own benefit
    • The people that poverty destroyed
  • Analysis of Les Misérables
    • The political situation in France from 1789 to Les Misérables
    • A Hugolian perception of history
    • A few themes in Les Misérables
    • A novel with several influences

About Les Misérables

Les Misérables is one of the most famous and widely read books in French literature. Set against a backdrop of major political upheaval in France, this five-volume novel tells the story of the former convict Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption. The book features a memorable cast of characters, including the vengeful police inspector Javert and the idealistic student Marius, alongside a range of philosophical and political reflections. Les Misérables has inspired many adaptations, including an Oscar-winning 2012 film.

About Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo was a French poet, playwright, novelist and politician. He was one of the key writers of French Romanticism, and is best known for writing The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the monumental novel Les Misérables. He also led an active political life, and his stances led to his exile during the Second French Empire (1852-1870). He received an immense state funeral following his death in 1885, and was celebrated as one of the greatest French writers.

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