{"product_id":"les-miserables-volume-i-paperback","title":"Les Miserables Volume I - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVictor Hugo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLes Misérables Volume One: Fantine\u003c\/i\u003e is the introduction to Victor Hugo's acclaimed historical novel centering a weary hero and heroine torn by poverty and politics.\u003c\/b\u003e It's a captivating story marked by love, betrayal and ultimately, loss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe story follows former convict, Jean Valjean, who spent nearly two decades in prison for stealing food for his family. After he's released, Valjean is unable to find work or proper lodging. He's forced to sleep on the streets before a kind soul offers him food and shelter. Valjean decides to change his name, creating a new life for himself as a successful factory owner and mayor.\u003c\/p\u003e Valjean's rise coincides with the decline of a young woman named Fantine. She is a single mother who is struggling to support her daughter Cosette. Due to the child's illegitimacy, Fantine is unable to keep a job and is forced into prostitution. When the overzealous Inspector Javert arrests Fantine, the mayor intervenes on her behalf. This decision leads to an unexpected reveal and unfortunate tragedy. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLes Misérables Volume One: Fantine\u003c\/i\u003e features two of the most popular literary characters ever created. Both Fantine and Jean Valjean are beloved yet harrowing figures. They are part of a captivating tale that's been adapted multiple times for stage, television and film. The most notable being the 2012 Oscar-winning production from director, Tom Hooper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003e Les Misérables Volume One: Fantine\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn nineteenth-century France, a former convict and a single mother struggle to escape their pasts. \u003ci\u003eLes Misérables Volume One: Fantine\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eVictor Hugo\u003c\/b\u003e, is a heart wrenching tale about two desperate people seeking a better life. Despite good intentions, they are both targeted by an ambitious and ruthless police inspector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 358\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692482990143,"sku":"9781513267449","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/13ff3e7a6cbac810b01924751e077be5_213fe205-361b-4d36-9cf3-06cd2ac6c79b.webp?v=1764995618","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/les-miserables-volume-i-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}