He has also directed theatre on both sides of the atlantic, and his various writing credits include theatrical letters, published by marginalia, and under the blue, a collection of his own poetry, published by mimosa. Set in the parisian underworld and plotted like a detective story, les miserables follows the adventures of jean valjean, originally an honest peasant, who was imprisoned for nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sisters starving family. It took me five months to listen to the whole thing, a 60hour audio book. Aug 05, 2008 the book les miserables, abridged or unabridged. Its hailed by many critics as not just victor hugos finest work but also one of the best french novels of all time. What is the best version of the book les miserables by. Les miserables audio cd audiobook, unabridged by victor hugo author, frederick davidson reader, charles e. There were several points where i nearly gave up, and one where i actually announced on. I normally would never read an abridged version, but now i dont know if i should take the book back sometime next week and try to find an unabridged version, or if i should just read the one i have now. Notable for its many subplots and digressions from the main storyline, the novels. Victor hugos les misrables is a novel which tells the story of exconvict jean valjean, his struggles and eventual redemption. Les miserables is the greatest book by the finest author who ever lived.
I went to the store today and bought les miserables, only to find out once i got home that it is the abridged version. Introducing one of the most famous characters in literature, jean valjeanthe noble peasant imprisoned for stealing a loaf of breadles. The unabridged sometimes went deeper into history and side tales than i expected but always came back to add depth to the story. Listen to les miserables audiobook by victor hugo and pete. Listen to les miserables tome 1 audio book by victor hugo.
The story of jean valjean, a poor french boy who is arrested at the age of 19 for stealing a loaf of bread for his family. But i went back to it and im ever so glad that i did. In the sewers and backstreets we encounter the wolflike tread of. In it, victor hugo takes readers deep into the parisian underworld, immerses them in a battle between good. The narrator for this book has a fascinating range and magically creates many clear voices. Les miserables is set in paris after the french revolution. Along the way, the exconvict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up.
Bill homewood has worked extensively for television and on stage in the west end, major theatres and the rsc. Nice to know about waterloo, french revolution, french slang words, the paris sewer system, etc, but way to much information. Naxos audiobooks les miserables unabridged bill homewood. Les miserables, volume 1 by victor hugo on free audio book. Listening on audio was tremendous and frederick davidson was great as the narrator. A major reason for the singular celebrity of this most popular and versatile of the. Les miserablesunabridged and illustrated by victor hugo. Written by victor hugo, audiobook narrated by bill homewood. Its hailed by many critics as not just victor hugos finest work but. Les miserables audiobook by victor hugo, read by pete cross. Considered to be french novelist victor hugos masterpiece, les miserables, which was published in 1862, is a sprawling historical and philosophical epic that. Widely adapted, the novel inspired the blockbuster musical and movie colloquially known as les mis.
My new normal is listening to audiobooks on the way to and from work so this one took about 3 weeks to listen to the while thing. Les miserables a new unabridged translation victor hugo. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. Notable for its many subplots and digressions from the main storyline, the novels stated aim is a progress from evil to good, from injustice to justice, from falsehood to truth, which. Translated by julie rose audiobook by victor hugo, julie rose translator, narrated by george guidall. There were several points where i nearly gave up, and one where i actually announced on facebook that i had given up. Les miserables les miserables audiobook, by victor hugo. The nook book ebook of the les miserables the complete. This is an unabridged audio recording of the 1887 isabel f. What a great book, but some of the history lessons were a little too long. Les miserables is a novel by victor hugo that was first published in 1862. Apr 09, 2014 les miserables free audio book by victor hugo 18021885 translated by isabel florence hapgood 18501928 t an exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector.
Jacketed it has been said that victor hugo has a street named after him in virtually every town in france. I normally would never read an abridged version, but now i dont know if i. Les miserables audible audiobook unabridged victor hugo author, frederick davidson narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis.
Englishfrench volume 1 by victor hugo and sarah e holroyd jan 26, 2016 2. Download and listen to librivoxs 5volume, 50hour unabridged recording of victor hugos epic historical novel les miserables. Hugo and this ebook features amazing dynamic chapter link navigation for a premium reading experience and bonus entire audiobook. In the 1980s the novel was adapted into a hugely successful musical which ran for 6,680 performances from 1987 to 2003. I think the abridged version doesnt have the sidetracking.
Les miserables is a romantic novel packed with revealing incidents of slum life and poverty in 19thcentury france. Apr 25, 2008 listen to les miserables audiobook by victor hugo. The nook book ebook of the les miserables complete and unabridged. Let me start by saying that this is a fantastic book. Les miserables is a french historical novel by victor hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. An exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but. The centaur classics edition of les miserables is unabridged and extremely wellformatted, though there are a handful of typos throughout. Les miserables by victor hugo audio book simply audiobooks. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Sep 23, 2008 im using a copy from a library, and the cover is so messed up that i can hardly read the title. Great book spent 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, for almost two months listening to all 5 volumes of les miserables.
Along the way, the exconvict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats. Les miserables, volume 1 by victor hugo les miserables, volume 2 les miserables, volume 3 les miserables, volume 4 les miserables, volume 5. What is the best version of les mis by victor hugo to read. An exconvict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Naxos audiobooks les miserables abridged bill homewood.
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