Considered to be french novelist victor hugos masterpiece, les miserables, which was published in 1862, is a sprawling historical and philosophical epic that covers from 1815 through the paris uprising in 1832. There were several points where i nearly gave up, and one where i actually announced on facebook that i had given up. Audiobook les miserables lesmiserables created by at 11102015 11. Let me start by saying that this is a fantastic book. Christine donougher, victor hugo, robert tombs, penguin audio. You may want to read an abridged version, although i would not. Its hailed by many critics as not just victor hugos finest work but also one of the best french novels of all time. Having said that, if i desire to read it again i will find an abridged version. Where can i download a free les miserables abridged. Victor hugo les miserables read by bill homewood unabridged. Victor hugo 1802 1885, translated by isabel florence hapgood 1851 1928 this is book 1 of 5.
Victor hugo 18021885 victor hugos les miserables is a novel which tells the story of exconvict jean valjean, his struggles and eventual redemption. Victor hugo 1802 1885, translated by isabel florence hapgood. This is an unabridged audio recording of the 1887 isabel f. In the sewers and backstreets, we encounter the wolflike tread of crime, and assassination for a few. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Along the way, the exconvict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. But i went back to it and im ever so glad that i did. Apr 25, 2008 listen to les miserables audiobook by victor hugo. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. An exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector.
In the sewers and backstreets we encounter the wolflike tread of crime, and assassination for a few sous is all in a days work. Translated by julie rose audiobook by victor hugo, julie rose translator, narrated by george guidall. Where can i download a free les miserables abridged audiobook. I bought this audiobook as i enjoyed the les miserables movie starring hugh jackman, loved the book beautifully written and detailed and thought i would enjoy listening to this abridged version on my commute to and from work the unabridged version was out of my price range. Les miserables is set in paris after the french revolution. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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